We have a new president. Regardless of who you supported we have made history by electing the first black president in the United States. Obama's victory creates the prospect of a new America. This America is more optimistic. We are a country that retains its ability to have the world look at us - and in a good way, with our freedom. So I am asking you NAHN members, “What role are we going to play with this new administration?” We are in a key position to make an impact in decisions being made regarding health, economics, global warming, the war, etc.
We will do this by making sure that our voices are heard and the only way we can do this is to become unified as an organization. We must increase our membership and be united. There is power in numbers. Let us also continue to be involved first in our community, then our state, and then nationally. Do not be afraid to have your voice heard. Speak Out! Speak Out as a chapter, as a member, and most of all as a Latino/Latina. Remember we cannot endorse but we have the right to Speak Out!
I will be sending President-Elect Obama a congratulatory letter on behalf of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. I will further let him know that we want to be involved when it comes to making decisions on issues dealing with Hispanics and health.
Con Cariño,
Norma Martinez Rogers, PhD, RN, FAAN President
NAHN Abstract Guidelines 2009
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
National Association of Hispanic Nurses 34th Annual Conference
Hispanic Nurses: Creating Pathways to Reduce Health Disparities
Nurses, educators, students, researchers, and policy makers are invited to submit abstracts to be considered for presentations at the NAHN 2009 annual conference, Hispanic Nurses: Creating Pathways to Reduce Health Disparities. Abstracts will be accepted for oral and poster presentations. Abstracts will be considered for the following categories:
Issues in Hispanic health disparities;
Hispanic healthcare research;
Policy development;
Issues related to rural Hispanic healthcare; 5) behavioral and social environmental issues in Hispanic healthcare.
Abstracts can be submitted for more than one presentation category.
The paper presentation will be 20 minutes long with an additional 10-minute question and answer period for a total of 30 minutes. The abstracts selected for this format will be part of the concurrent session.
The poster presentation requires that the author be available by their poster to present during the designated poster session. The poster should be at least 4 feet by 3 feet.
Abstracts with a clinical focus strongly encouraged.
A maximum of two abstract submissions per person will be permitted.
Abstracts will be limited to 300 words in length and must be on the form provided.
Send two (2) copies of the abstract. Only list the authors’ names on one copy of the abstract
Each abstract must include a minimum of three learning objectives.
The one page BIO on the form provided for the presenter and alternate presenter(s) is required at time of submission.
Financial disclosure is required at time of submission and form is provided.
Presenter information form signed electronically for each presenter.
Notification of acceptance will be done by e-mail and sent only to the submitting author.
To ensure receipt of your abstract, select "Request a delivery receipt for this message" prior to e-mailing.
Send the completed packet electronically. Contents of packet should include: two copies of the abstract with at least three learning objectives, one-page BIO (use form provided) for all authors, financial disclosure (use form provided) and the presenter(s) information form signed electronically by all presenters. The completed packet must be received electronically by 5:00 p.m. EST on or before January 15, 2009. Please e-mail to:
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Those submitting abstracts will be notified by e-mail of their status by April 4, 2009.
Authors whose abstracts are accepted for presentation MUST REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE. Presenters are responsible for all their expenses, including conference registration, travel, and hotel costs. Presenters are also responsible for making their own arrangements.
Only those abstracts complying with submission guidelines will be reviewed (see above). For questions, please call Dr. Adelita Cantu at 210-567-5834.
Antonia M. Villarruel appointed Associate Dean of Research
University of Michigan School of Nursing
Nurse research leader in HIV in adolescents in the United States and Mexico will facilitate important research work locally and globally.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (July 28, 2008) Antonia Villarruel, PhD RN, FAAN, will lead the development of the research mission at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, operating within a state, national, and global context.
Dr. Villarruel has outstanding credentials and has demonstrated outstanding, consistent scholarship with a sustained, impressive record of external funding, in excess of $23 million in total funding, in multiple areas since 2000. She is well-known for her scholarship in health promotion and particularly in preventing HIV in adolescents in the United States and Mexico. Her research findings/articles are published in Spanish and available online at:
When it comes to national and international health policy, Dr. Villarruel is a strong leader. She has served on and chaired National Institute of Health Study Review Panels and was involved with a major Institute of Medicine study focused on a research plan to reduce and eliminate health disparities.
In recognition of her significant professional accomplishments, Professor Villarruel was elected to the prestigious Institute of Medicine in 2007:
With her drive, commitment, and passion, she has become an incredible researcher, educator, and service provider while simultaneously a central and vital part or the University of Michigan School of Nursing research, education, and service missions. She will now apply those same attributes as she launches into her new leadership role as Associate Dean of Research and Scholarship.
Nominating Committee Chair: Jennifer Figueroa-Delgado, BSN, RN
The new board is excited for their upcoming term and looks forward to working towards NAHN’s mission of promoting Hispanic nurses to improve the health of our communities.
Membership Update
Dear members of NAHN. I would like to take this oppurtunity to tell you about some of the changes that were approved by the members for our new application at the last Annual Conference in California. The dues for active members with a chapter will be $100.00 for the year with an option to sign up for two years at a discounted rate of $175.00. If you are interested in this discounted rate please make a note on your membership application. We hope to have an updated application posted soon. We will have further disscussion on expanding the two year discount to other membership categories at our next annual conferrence in Boston. Feel free to contact me or any of the members of the Membership Committee if you have further questions. Also, if you are interested in becoming a Member Ambassador please contact the national office to sign up. We need your help and support in recruting new members to our association. Thank you for all your hard work
Respectfully yours,
Armando Riera, RN, BSN, CNOR Chair of NAHN National Membership Committee
