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Next State Meeting
November 2023 California ENA Educational Event and State Council Meeting
- Nov 2 - Educational Event / Nov 3 State Council Meeting
- Mission Inn 3649 Mission Inn Ave Riverside, CA 92501
Planning Director reserve’s rooms for Board of Director’s, Committee Chairs, Chapter Delegates and Special Assignments. All others need to call the Mission Inn at 800-843-7755 by September 29, 2023, and reference “California Emergency Nurse’s Association State Meeting” or use the room link to get our discounted rate of $189.00 a night plus taxes/fee’s
Last day to cancel room is Oct 29 or room will have to be paid for. If planning to attend reception on 11/2 17:30-19:30 please RSVP to Dianne Idman-Gervais (No later than 10/25,2023) at planningdirector@californiaena.org
Educational Event Information pending. Questions contact Tobin Miller-Educational Chair at Education@Californiaena.org
The California State Council is open to all members and students interested in emergency nursing. State Council meetings are a great way to stay informed on what's happening in emergency nursing at the state, local and national levels; network with colleagues; and socialize with friends (both new and old). We discuss hot topics such as Ambulance Offload Times, current legislative proposals, TNCC/ENPC, and much more. Additionally, it's an opportunity to bring up emerging issues to discuss with colleagues. Much of the CA ENA work is done by various committees. A full list of committees can be found at https://californiaena.org/committees/. Each committee meets during the meeting, allowing all attendees to gain insight on those topics. Any member can become a member of any committee.
California ENA
- What's New?
- COVID-19
- CFED
- Legislative Day Registration
- Board Positions
- 2024 Elections
- ENA Representation
- Scholarship Information
What’s New at ENA?
- California ENA Connect
- CalENA Annual Education Conference – Learn More
- Call for November Speakers – Learn More
- State Council and Chapter Elections for 2024 Officers – Learn More
- Call for officers, join your state board of directors
- Scholarship Information
- General Assembly Delegates
- Delegate Application Point Process
- Next State Meeting
- Legislative Day Registration
- COVID-19 Updates
- Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility COVID-19 Worker Retention Payments – Click here for more information.
As we continue to face challenges of the evolving COVID-19 situation, Cal ENA wants emergency nurses to know that we support the guidelines put out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA).
Please know that your California ENA State Council is here to provide continued support and guidance during this challenging time in emergency medicine.
Resources:
California ENA is proud to support the California Fire EMS Disaster Conference (CFED) West Educational Conference.
For more information, please visit www.cfedwest.com
Legislative Day 2023
Save The Date: March 22, 2023
In-Person & Virtual CA ENA Events:
- Learn about the legislative process and how to connect with your elected officials.
- Identify CA ENA 2023 legislative priorities.
- Hot topics: APOT, Opioid Crisis, Workplace Violence.
- Meet our lobbyist, Connie Delgado.
- Meet with key legislators for Q & A.
Agenda:
- 8:00am to 12:00pm – Policy education (CEUs offered), guest speakers and panel discussion (in person or virtual options).
- 12:00pm to 12:30pm – Lunch Break
- Tour of the state capital (in person attendees) 12:30pm to 1:30pm
- 12:30pm to 4:30pm – Leg visits (virtual or in person options ok)
* @ Kimpton Sawyer Hotel – Sacramento, CA
Contact Stephanie Jensen, CA ENA Government Affairs Chair at govaffairs@californiaena.org for more information.
2023 California State Council Board Officers
President: Al Duke
Coordinates all State Council administrative activities. Serves as official representative of the State Council. Appoints with the Board of Directors’ approval committee chairs and chairs elect.
President-Elect: Tyler McCulloch
Coordinates and facilitates the chapter delegate meeting at state council meeting. Assists the President in organizational business and works with the Leadership Development Committee to chronicle CA ENA activities for submission of the State Council Award. Facilitates the strategic planning meeting and anticipates the growing needs of the state council.
Secretary & Webmaster: Janet Williams
Maintains adequate and proper records of the State Council and the Board of Directors, including but not limited to minutes of all meetings and correspondence. Maintains current roster of all Board of Directors, committee chairs, chapter presidents, chapter representatives, and appointees. Facilitates changes to the website, including updating chapter pages, upcoming meeting information and events.
Treasurer: David Samuelson
Maintains corporate financial records. Completes an internal audit prior to assuming responsibility for corporate financial records.
Treasurer-Elect: Krystal Scott
Assists the Treasurer to maintain corporate financial records. Completes an internal audit prior to assuming responsibility for corporate financial records.
Planning Director: Dianne Idman-Gervais
Coordinates meeting arrangements for State Council meetings and functions.
External Relationship Director: Shelbie Rogers-Alvelais
State Council and Chapter Elections for 2024 Officers
The CA ENA State and Chapter elections will be combined into a single ballot for the 2024 officers. A link to the ballot will be emailed to all members in the coming days. The deadline for voting is Friday August 11, 2023 at 11 am. If your ballot does not contain chapter candidates please contact your chapter president for the timing of the chapter election.
- Treasurer-elect Candidate(s)
Catherine J. Vernon, MSN, NP, CEN - Secretary Candidate(s)
Ashley Moran, BSN, RN - Planning Director
Dianne L. Idman-Gervais, RN, CEN, MICN - Relationship Director Candidate(s)
Melinda (Mindy) S. Elayda, MPA, BSN, RN
Shelbie Rogers-Alvelais, BSN, RN, CCM
EMSA > Visit Site
- Community Paramedicine Pilot Project Task Force: Susan Smith, Alternate: Carole Snyder
- EMS Commission: Carole Snyder
Emergency Medical Care Committees/Commissions
- Contra Costa: David Samuelson | Learn more
- Orange County: Trez Gutierrez | Learn more
- San Diego County: Cheryl Graydon | Learn more
- Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Service Commission: Carole Snyder | Learn more
- California Hospital Association EMS/Trauma Committee: Susan Smith | Learn more
- Santa Clara County: Diane St. Denis
California members representing at the National level:
Garrett Chan, PhD, APRN, CNS, CEN, FAEN: ACADEMY OF EMERGENCY NURSING (AEN) BOARD
Melanie Crowley, MSN, RN, CEN: TNCC REVISION WORK TEAM
Marvin Delfin, MSN-ED, RN, CEN, CPEN, CCRN, CNRN, TCRN: ENA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Melinda Elayda, MPA, BSN, RN: INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY, SAFETY AND INJURY PREVENTION (Quality & Safety) ADVISORY COUNCIL
Janis Farnholtz-Provinse, MS, BSN, RN, CNS, CEN,TCRN, FAEN: PEER REVIEW EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Janis Farnholtz-Provinse, MS, BSN, RN, CNS, CEN, TCRN: TNCC REVISION WORK TEAM
Catherine J Hesse, MN, MSN, RN, NP, ANP: ENA FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Diane Koyasu Heine, DNP, MSN, BSN, AND, RN, CEN: LANTERN AWARD REVIEWERS
Katherine Logee, MSN, RN, NP, CEN, CPEN, CFRN, CNE, FNP-BC, PNP-BC: PEDIATRIC COMMITTEE
Robin MacPherson-Dias, RN: CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES COMMITTEE
Tobin Miller, DNP, MSN-ED, RN, CEN, CFRN, CCRN: LANTERN AWARD COMMITTEE
Angela Neufeld, RN: AWARDS COMMITTEE
Kellyn Pak, MSN, RN, CEN, MICN: TNCC REVISION WORK TEAM
Matthew Powers, MS, BSN, RN, MICP, CEN, FAEN: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL
Matthew F. Powers, MS, BSN, RN, MICP, CEN, FAEN: NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
Michele Redlo, MSN, MPA, BSN, RN, CPEN: PEDIATRIC COMMITTEE
Michele Redlo, MSN, MPA, BSN, RN, CPEN, PHN: PEER REVIEW EDUCATION COMMITTEE
David Samuelson, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, CTRN, CCRN: NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
Kevin Stansbury, MBA, BS, RN, CEN, VA-BC: LANTERN AWARD COMMITTEE
Kristen Tarrell, MS, BSN, RN, CEN, PHRN: ENA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Anna Maria Valdez, PhD, MSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CNE, FAEN: JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY NURSING EDITORIAL BOARD
Justin Winger, PhD, MA, BSN: POSITION STATEMENT COMMITTEE
Cheryl Wraa, MSN, RN, FAEN: JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY NURSING EDITORIAL BOARD
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California ENACalENA Scholarship applications are now being accepted. Scholarship applications must be returned to the immediate Past-president, Debby Rogers at past.president@californiaena.org by July 31, 2023. |
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