AMERICAN ASSEMBLY FOR MEN IN NURSING Providing a framework for nurses as a group to meet, discuss, and Influence factors which affect men/males as Nurses and Men's Health 1 InterAction Official Publication of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing SEE YOU IN CINCI! 34th AAMN Conference Men Making a Difference in Nursing Mark your calendar and join us for an exciting experience at the 34th Annual Conference of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing, on October 23 & 24, 2009 at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio. The conference theme is Men: Making a Difference in Nursing and our conference host, The Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center, is promising to bring that theme to life! This two-day event will be filled with informative presentations highlighting the male nurse contributions to nursing, men s health and health care. Some highlights you won t want to miss: Keynote seakers: Patrick Hickey RN,BSN,MS,MSN,Dr.P.H.,CNOR "Seven Summits: A Nurse's Quest to Conquer Mountaineering and Life" INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 AAMN President`s Message 3 Listening to Students 4 Chapter News 5 Membership 8 Scholarship Winners Maggie Thurmond Dorsey R.N., Ed.D My Hero, My Dad, The Nurse. You'll also want to attend: the Thursday evening opening reception; the Luther Christman Dinner on Friday evening; and the Annual Business Meeting where our Strategic Plan will be presented and elections held. continued page 6
2 May 2009 2009 AAMN Board of Directors Demetrius Porche, DNS, Ph.D. (c), APRN President dporch@lsuhsc.edu Kevin D. Hook, MA, MSN, AGNP Vice-President / Bylaws kevinnp1@aol.com Jim Raper, DNS, JD, CRN Immediate Past President / Nominations jimraper@uab.edu Michael L. Williams, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNE Treasurer michael.williams@emich.edu Danny G. Willis, DNS, APRN-BC Secretary / Communications willisdb@bc.edu Luther Christman, Ph.D., RN, FAAN Chairman of the Board Don Anderson, CMSRN, EdD Board Member / Education danderson0703@curry.edu Michael Burnett, RN, MSA, BSN, CNOR Board Member malenursecmh@aol.com Danny Lee, PhD, RN, CNE Board Member olee@lsuhsc.edu William T. Lecher, RN, MS, MBA, CNA-BC Board Member / Membership william.lecher@cchmc.org Ryan Lewis, RN, BSN Board Member rmlewisrn@hotmail.com M. Bridget Nettleton, Ph.D., RN Board Member bnettlet@excelsior.edu Alfredo L Guzman, CSE WebMaster aguzman@uab.edu Byron McCain, CAE AAMN Executive Director bymccain@bellsouth.net 6700 Oporto-Madrid Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35206 Mailing Address PO Box 130220 Birmingham, AL 35213 T 205-956-0146 F 205-956-0149 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Demetrius J. Porche, DNS, PhD(c), APRN Support AAMN Mission Through National Men s Health Week As American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN) members, we have two aspects to our mission. Our mission focuses on influencing national policy, research and education about men in nursing and men s health issues. To align with and support our mission, I am calling all AAMN members and supporters to focus on the men s health aspect of our mission. This focus on men s health can Demetrius J. Porche, DNS, PhD(c), APRN be mobilized at a grassroots level as a member of AAMN, in your local AAMN chapter, or through the coordination of events in other nursing association in which you are affiliated or through your employer. This effort should be coordinated in concert with the national agenda during the National Men s Health Week. As you read this newsletter, there should be sufficient time to plan men s health week activities. Men s Health Week is planned for June 9-15, 2008. This time is not arbitrarily selected. Former President Bill Clinton signed Public Health Law 103-264 on May 31, 1994 establishing the week ending on Father s Day as National Men s Health Week. The primary agenda for Men's Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Engagement in activities during National Men s Health Week serves as a national awareness campaign to health care providers, public policy makers, and the media. As an AAMN member, support our mission while joining the continued page 12 For all you AAMN Needs VISIT AAMN.ORG TODAY! NEEDED ARCHIVAL INFORMATION Have AAMN Memorabilia? AAMN Member Pictures? Articles on/or about AAMN? Please contact AAMN Archivist: Chad E. O'Lynn, Ph.D., R.N. olynn@up.edu
3 LISTENING TO STUDENTS an editorial by Michael Burnett, RN, MSA, BSN, CNOR AAMN Board Member -Co-Editor, InterAction ATTENTION: SEEKING STUDENT NURSE INPUT The nursing students of today are the workforce of tomorrow. Transitioning from the role of student to that of registered nurse (RN), students need and ask for resources, information, and helpful hints to assist with process. The American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN) acknowledges and supports this philosophy. The editorial staff of InterAction would like to integrate a student column in each edition of the newsletter. We want to hear from you. Do you have an inspirational story to share? How about a helpful hint that has allowed you to function more efficiently, or perhaps, maybe you have an idea for a future story or a question to submit for publication in the newsletter? With any questions or submission issues, please contact Michael Burnett by phone (614-203-6890) or email (malenursecmh@aol.com). AAMN Committees Bylaws Committee Kevin D. Hook, Chair kevinnp1@aol.com Communications Committee Danny G. Willis, Chair willisdb@bc.edu Membership & Chapters Committee William (Bill) Lecher, Chair william.lecher@cchmc.org Education Committee Don Anderson, Chair danderso0703@curry.edu Nominating Committee Jim Raper, Chair jimraper@uab.edu
4 May 2009 CHAPTER DIRECTORY Georgia Northwest Georgia Chapter Contact Pending Louisiana Southeast Louisiana Chapter Danny Lee olee@lsuhsc.edu 504-568-5204 New England (Boston) Chapter christopher.orourkefriel@childrens.harvard.edu 978-456-9991 North Carolina East Carolina University Chapter Phil Julian, MSN, RN julianp@ecu.edu 252-744-6457 at Chapel Hill Ed Halloran, Ph.D., RN, FAAN ehallora@email.unc.edu 919-966-7207 Duke University Chapter John Brion,RN,PhD, CHES John.brion@duke.edu 919-684-3865 Ohio Greater Cincinnati Chapter Contact: Glenn LeBlanc glenn.leblanc@cchmc.org 513-636-6211 www.gcaamn.com Mid-Ohio American Assembly for Men in Nursing (MAAN); malenursecmh@aol.com; 614-203-6890 Michigan Southeast Michigan Chapter michael.williams@emich.edu 734-487-2070 South Carolina Hunter Jones, MBA, RN, CNAA jones29651@bellsouth.net 864-455-9196 Wisconsin University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh Chapter Brent MacWilliams, RN, ANP bmacw@earhlink.net 920-424-2160 Your State Chapter Belongs Here Start a Chapter Today! william.lecher@cchmc.org CHAPTER NEWS The AAMN board has approved the Triad AAMN Chapter as our newest chapter. Located in the Greensboro area of North Carolina, the chapter is the 4th chapter in the state. Ramesh Chandra Upadhyaya, RN is the chapter president and has been instrumental in organizing the chapter. Ram may be reached at (336) 334-4944 (w) or (336) 259-0122 (c) or ram_upadhyaya@uncg.edu The 10 other founding men and women of the Triad AAMN include: Dennis Sherrod, RN, PhD Brad Sherrod, RN, MSN Richard Cowling, RN, PhD Membership is Don Kautz, RN, PhD E-A-S-Y as Randy Williams, RN, MSN/MBA AAMN.org Ernest Grant, RN, MSN Michael Rieker, RN, PhD Lynne Pearcey, RN, PhD Anita Tesh, RN, PhD Russell Gene Tranbarger, RN, PhD CHAPTER STARTER KIT http://www.aamn.org/chapstart.html SAVE THE DATE 2009 AAMN 34th Annual Conference Men Making a Difference in Nursing October 23-25, 2009 Hilton Motherland Plaza, Cincinnati, Ohio LOOKING FOR CONFERENCE SITES AAMN is looking for HOST for the AAMN Annual Conference 2011, 2012, 2013 ALL chapters, hospitals, schools of Nursing are welcome to submit bids to HOST for details contact: Demetrius Porche, AAMN President : dporch@lsuhsc.edu
MEMBERSHIP REPORT Bill Lecher, Chairman, Membership & Chapters Committee We are please to report continued improvement in member growth and retention and chapter development. The following data highlight these outcomes: Membership: May, 2008 220 May, 2009-346, a 58% increase from same time prior year April, 2009-315 May, 2009 346, a 10% increase from prior month 346 represent approximately 0.25% of men in nursing nationally 5 Go to AAMN.org for all your updated Conference Information Member Retention: March 31, 2008 March 31, 2009 58% retention rate 75% retention rate Donations to AAMN Foundation: when paying AAMN dues, individuals are offered an opportunity to make a donation. $1,020.42 has been donated this year; amounts range from $3.75-100.00; the most common sum is $20.00 (n = 36). This adds to the diversification of foundation revenue; please consider making a donation with dues and conference registration Monterey Peninsula Community College; Men in Nursing Conference, April 23-24: AAMN received a complimentary exhibit booth; recruited 9 new members and since then the Bay Area Chapter has been formed; a Southern California (LA) is in formation as well as 2-4 other California chapters. If you are interested in recruiting for AAMN at a conference you are planning to attend, please contact Bill Lecher at (513) 407-6425 for permission and materials AAMN Chapters: May, 2008 7 chapters May, 2009 14 chapters, a 100% increase New Chapters Recognized: Triad AAMN Chapter was recognized in January, 2009 and is located in the Greensboro area of North Carolina. Triad is the 4 th chapter in the state. Ramesh Chandra Upadhyaya, RN is the chapter president and has been instrumental in organizing the chapter. He may be reached at (336) 334-4944 (w) or (336) 259-0122 (c) or ram_upadhyaya@uncg.edu The 10 other founding men and women of the Triad AAMN include: Dennis Sherrod, Brad Sherrod, Richard Cowling, Don Kautz, Randy Williams, Ernest Grant, Michael Rieker, Lynne Pearcey, Anita Tesh and Russell Gene Tranbarger They have mailed an invitation to all the nurses within a 100 radius of Greensboro to attend free educational men in nursing event and build interest in the Triad Chapter. The University of North Carolina Greensboro provided financial support for the printing and postage. New York Consortium of Men in Nursing at Molloy College AAMN Chapter was recognized in March, 2009 and is located in the Long Island area of New York. Bernadette D. Curry, RN is the founding chapter leader. She may be reached at (516)-678-5000, ext. 6253 (w) or (516)-507-7616 (c) or bcurry@molloy.edu Patrick Bourke and Richard Nadan are the other two founding chapter members. Their initial work will focus on promoting the image of men in nursing, advancing scholarship among men in the profession and serving as a milieu for support and networking. Bay Area AAMN Chapter was recognized in May, 2009 and is located in the San Francisco area of California and is the first chapter west of the Mississippi. Bob Patterson, RN and Michael Davidson, RN are the founding chapter leaders. Bob may be reached at (510) 486-0627(w) or (510) 333-1436 (c) or bob@cinhc.org. Michael may be reached at (510) 207-9799 or Davidson83@gmail.com Additional chapter formation members include: Juner Valencia, Garry Johnston, Jerry Thompson and Jericho Staana. They are now appointing acting officers and planning for the formal election of officers and committee chairs for November. Their initial work will focus on recruiting at least 10 chapter members by December, 31 st, recruit local speakers to share experiences and best practices and develop professional relationships with other men in nursing and to begin addressing identified issues and concerns.
6 (CONTINUED FROM P.1) SEE YOU IN CINCI! 34th AAMN Conference Men Making a Difference in Nursing May 2009 The Chapter Breakfast on Saturday. Numerous presentations and focus sessions throughout the two days focusing on the men in nursing making a difference. What does a mountain climber author and a children s book author have in common? They are both nurses who are making their mark in the male nurse arena in the most creative ways. The Friday Keynote speaker Patrick Hickey, a Clinical Professor of Nursing at the University of South Carolina, has climbed the 7 summits of the world, including his last climb of Mt. Everest which raised $1 for every foot of altitude which contributes to the Nursing Summit Scholarship fund. Pat has been a nurse for 30 years, mostly in patient care and 10 years as a trauma nurse. He was honored as the 2002 Palmetto Gold Nurse of the year and as the 2004 SC Partners of the Americas Volunteer of the year and has a book being released in May of 2009 recounting his experiences. The Saturday Keynote speaker is Dr. Maggie Thurmond Dorsey, an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of South Carolina Aiken, where she has taught for many years, and holds the Ione Wells Hanly/Bank of America Chair in Nursing. She has authored the children s book My Hero, My Dad, The Nurse which is a colorful children s book about a little boy who ponders different career choices, but decides that he wants to follow his dad s example, and become a nurse. The Opening Reception Thursday evening offers a great opportunity to network with colleagues from throughout the US and the world! This reception will provide the chance to meet new, and reconnect with, nursing friends and colleagues. It also creates a means to meet some of the national leaders in the male nurse arena. The Luther Christman Dinner and award ceremony will feed both your appetite and your soul. It is a Who s Who of Men in Nursing. This dinner is the vehicle used to recognize the best workplace for men, the best school of nursing for men, the Luther Christman Award, and the Lee Cohen Award (contact Ryan Lewis, rmlewisrn@hotmail.com to submit nominations). This event occurs on Friday evening, and typically sells out, so sign up for Luther Christman Dinner at the time you register for the conference to avoid being shut out. The Annual Business Meeting and Elections are on the Saturday Must Attend List. This meeting provides the membership an opportunity to participate in the organization directly. continued page 14
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8 May 2009 2009 AAMN Foundation / Johnson & Johnson Nursing Scholarship Grantees AAMN Foundation and Johnson & Johnson s Campaign for Nursing s Future are partnered to offer this scholarship campaign for male students pursuing professional nursing education. Established in 2004, these scholarships are intended to support male students who are seeking a pre-rn licensure or graduate degree in nursing. *Frank P. Amling - Edgewood, IA -Clarke College "Thank you for selecting me as a recipient for the 2009 AANM Foundation/Johnson & Johnson Nursing Scholarship. I am honored to have been selected and truly appreciate you taking the time to personally call me. Thank you again." Joshua J. Aydelotte - Northlivert, IA -University of Iowa College of Nursing "Now that I've caught my breath. I would really like to know where to send an appreciation letter. Do I just send it to the same address as before? Yours? God Bless." Cornelius M. Carter -Wichita, KS -Wichita State University "I am absolutely elated to hear back from you. I am sure you can attest to the great need for financial assistance while in school. If my bank account was a gas tank, it would probably be on E. Over the past few months, I have come into contact with many male nurses and nursing students who have found interests in our organization. In Wichita there is not an established chapter but I am interested in knowing how to get involved with the larger organization. Thank you again." Kevin David Colwin -Madison, WI - University of Wisconsin Madison "I am very happy about this award. Thank you for the recognition. I yelled in excitement when I read the email. Best wishes" Frantz A. Edouard - Boston, MA -Northeastern University "I would like to thank you Dr. Raper, along with the entire AAMN Foundation for choosing me as a recipient of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN) Foundation/Johnson & Johnson Nursing Scholarship. It means a lot to me, and it makes a very big difference. Thank you once again." *Shannon L. Harper - New York, NY - Columbia University "It is an absolute honor to receive a 2009 AAMN Foundation / Johnson & Johnson Nursing Scholarship. I am grateful for the foundations help as I pursue my degree in nurse anesthesia. Thank you very much for supporting nursing education" continued page 10
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10 (continued from p. 8) 2009 AAMN Foundation / Johnson & Johnson Nursing Scholarship Grantees May 2009 Kristopher J. Jackson - Farmington, NH -Monmouth University "I would like to thank you sincerely for considering my application. I must say it was an extremely pleasant surprise to see such good news in my e-mail inbox! Once again, thank you for all of your assistance and support; I am truly honored." Harry Jean-Michael - Wellington, FL - Miami Dade College "Thank you so much for selecting me as a recipient of the 2009 AAMN Foundation and Johnson & Johnson Nursing Scholarship! I am very honored to be selected." Alexander David Johnson - Brookings, SD - South Dakota State University Jonathan S. Lenarte - Augusta, GA - Augusta State University Jeffrey Oppus - Chandler, AX - Arizona State University College of Nursing Joshua C. Palmer- Madison, WI - University of Wisconsin Madison "Thank you very much for your work. I look forward to taking a leadership role someday as a nurse. I'll make sure to help those coming along, as you are doing" Justin R. Parsley - Plattsmouth, NE - Creighton University Jeffery A. Pecson - Fresno CA - California State University Fresno "Hi Dr. Raper. I am honored to be a recipient of the 2009 American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN) Foundation/Johnson & Johnson Nursing Scholarship. Thank you so much for this muchneeded scholarship." Kale D. Roseen - San Diego, CA - San Diego State University School of Nursing *Morgan C. Smith - San Francisco, CA - University of California San Francisco "Thank you for the incredibly great news! I am thrilled and honored to have been selected for a 2009 AAMN/Johnson & Johnson Nursing scholarship. This award will provide a tremendous amount of support as I enter the final year of my Masters work at UCSF this fall." Karl J. Rusterholtz - Springfield, MO - Southwest Baptist University ST. Johns C.O.N. *Mark P. Toles - Chapel Hill, NC - Duke University Roque Anthony F. Velasco - Chula Vista, CA - San Diego State University "I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generosity in choosing me to receive the AAMN Scholarship. I am much honored to be a recipient of this award. This award will be of great assistance in my journey of pursuing a degree in Nursing. With your assistance, I became much closer in realizing my dreams of becoming a nurse. With sincere thanks" Suraj P. Wagh - St Petersburg, FL - ST Petersburg College "Thank you so very much. I can't believe it. You have made my year. Thank you again."
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12 (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2) MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Support AAMN Mission Through National Men s Health Week May 2009 nation in the celebration of National Men s Health Week. I am encouraging each of you to engage your AAMN chapter, colleagues, fellow organizations, employer, and other community organizations to coordinate events in the community focusing on men s health. This is an excellent time to capitalize on the national focus of men s health and promote AAMN s voice on men s health and men in nursing. We are one of the few organizations that specifically acknowledge men s health as a essential component of our mission. Some suggested activities to promote National Men s Health Week is to request the major or governor to issue a proclamation regarding the acknowledgement of National Men s Health Week, distribute press releases through your local media, coordinate a health awareness/ educational session and screening at your state capital, plan a health fair in your local community through community based organizations or your employer, or plan continuing education programs during this week focusing on men s specific issues. Assistance in planning National Men s Health Week activities can be secured through the Men s Health Network (http://menshealthnetwork.org/) or the National Men s Health Week website: http://www.menshealthweek.org/index.htm. Promote men s health by focusing awareness, prevention, education and family, the theme of National Men s Health Week.
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14 May 2009 (CONTINUED FROM P.6) SEE YOU IN CINCI! 34th AAMN Conference Men Making a Difference in Nursing This year, you will hear about the 5- year AAMN Strategic Plan the board has developed for the organization. With your input and help, AAMN can move to the level of greatness we are destined for. At this meeting, nominations will be taken and elections held for President, Vice President, Secretary, 3 Board Members and 2 Members of the Nominating Committee. So, bring your nominations to the conference. Presenters Wanted: If you would like to be a presenter or submit a poster presentation, go the AAMN website and follow the conference link to download the abstract form. We encourage individual and group presentations. Multi media presentations are most welcome too. HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THIS GREAT EVENT? It s easy. Follow the Conference on AAMN.org to the 2009 Conference Registration link. Fill in the information and submit the form at the bottom. Payment options are flexible and listed on the registration form. You may also download a conference brochure and attendance form at the bottom of that same page. The AAMN Conference Venue is one of Cincinnati s most respected conference centers, the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel. This hotel is a perfect environment for our conference with finely appointed meeting rooms, restaurants and impeccable guest rooms. We have secured a block of rooms for attendees at a substantial discount. Please mention you are reserving a room for the AAMN Conference to get our discounted room rate. You must reserve your room before September 18th for the discount. Single or Double Guest Rooms: $149.00 Junior Suites: $179.00 Call for Reservations 1.800.445.8667 1.800. HILTONS Hotel check-in is at 3pm and check-out is 12 noon. Guestrooms feature The Serenity Bed, coffeemakers, iron and board and voice mail. The hotel has a fitness room, an indoor pool, and high-speed internet access. So, as they say in air travel, fasten your seat belt and prepare for takeoff! SO SEE YOU IN CINCI! Don Anderson, AAMN Education Committee Chiar, danderso0703@curry.edu
15 AAMN Nominations Committee encourages you to: Get Involved in AAMN AAMN is now accepting nominations for the following leadership positions * President Elect *Vice-President *Secretary * Board Members x 3 * Nominations Committee x 2 Nominees for the 2009 election must submit the following documents: Consent to serve 2009 (available at www.aamn.org) Begin, advance or even change your career! School of Nursing On-Campus and Online Offerings: MSN Family Nurse Practitioner / Adult Nurse Practitioner **Neonatal Nurse Practitioner **In collaboration with Thomas Jefferson University CNS Adult Health CNS Pediatrics CNS Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Post Master s Certificate Options in All Specialties Health Services Administration MS Health Services Administration RN to BSN & RN to MSN CNS Programs School Nurse Certificate Program For additional information contact: Division of Special Programs Phone: (302) 831-0442 FAX: (302) 831-4550 Email: DSP-email@udel.edu WWW.UDEL.EDU/DSP College of Health Sciences An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution Division of Special Programs Certificate Programs Online RN Refresher Course Spring 2007 class begins February 6 Register by January 29, 2007 Summer 2007 class begins June 5 Register by May 25, 2007 Register at anytime for these certificate programs earning contact hours for relicensure: Cognitive Therapy: Interventions for Healthcare Providers Cognitive Therapy: Advanced Applications for Healthcare Providers Online Injury Prevention Basic Certificate Course School of Nursing Phone: (302) 831-1253 FAX: (302) 831-3292 Email: UD-Nursing@udel.edu WWW.UDEL.EDU/NURSING Election Biographical Data Form 2009 (available at www.aamn.org) Electronic self-portrait suitable for display at the annual meeting Nominations should be submitted to jimraper@uab.edu no later than 9/23/2009. Nominations received after that time will be accepted from the floor during the 2009 Annual Meeting. Documents submitted after September 23, 2009, may not be available for poster viewing at the 2009 Annual Meeting. AAMN Needs YOU!!!!
A MERICAN ASSEMBLY FOR MEN IN NURSING Calendar of Events 1 6 Call For Abstracts!!! LQQking for 2009 Conference Focus Session presentations contact AAMN Education Committee Chair Don Anderson danderso0703@curry.edu dander so0703@cu ry.edu AAMN INTERACTION DEADLINE for articles & Chapter News is August 10, 2009 email submissions to: Michael Burnett, RN, MSA, BSN,CNOR Interaction Editor malenursecmh@aol.com or Jeffrey Hamilton, BSN, RN Interaction co-editor contact@jeffreyhamilton.com Need to Renew TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR MEMBERSHIP FORM... PLEASE CONTACT Byron McCain bymccain@bellsouth.net Deadline for Conference Registration Last date = Oct. 10, 2009 Save the Date 34th Annual Conference "Men Making a Difference in Nursing" Oct 23-25, 2009 Hilton Motherland Plaza Cincinnati, Ohio for further information, Go to AAMN.org for all your AAMN Needs! To add events or special announcements, please email information to InterAction editors at malenursecmh@aol.com or contact@jeffreyhamilton.com AAMN PO Box 130220 Birmingham, AL 35213 U.S. Postage PAID Presort STD Birmingham AL NO. 361