ENACK Meeting, Monday, May 22, 2006, Wesley Medical Center, ED Conference Room

Meeting called to order at 7:10 by Mitch Jewett, President. Introductions were made. Attendees were Mitch, Newton Medical Center; Stefanie Fair, Salina Regional Health Center; Charla Holman, Via Christi St. Joseph; Becky Jack, Wesley Medical Center; Tom Donnay, Wesley Medical Center; and Jane Ross, Wesley Medical Center.

No meeting was held in April due to everyone’s busy schedule. Minutes of the March meeting were reviewed and approved as printed. Treasurer’s report shows $2,047.32 remains in the treasury. Mitch presented a reimbursement check he had received in the amount of $290 making our total $2,337.32. Charla will notify national that we wish to have our reimbursements direct deposited and those present agreed that this was an excellent plan.

Discussion was held on upcoming National meeting in San Antonio, Texas, in September. Delegate point computations are due by the end of May or may be hand delivered to the committee members at the June meeting in Hutchinson.

National elections are in progress and if you have not received your mailed ballot or your e-mail ballot, contact the national office of ENA immediately. Your vote is important. One of our members is running for national board.

After the positive response Mitch received while visiting the Olathe Medical Center ED staff, more discussion was held regarding visiting around the state. This discussion comes up frequently but thus far no one has been able to fit a “road trip” into a busy schedule. More effort will be put forth to make this happen. If anyone is interested in being part of this effort, contact Mitch, Charla, Stefanie, Becky or Jane. Expenses will be reimbursed and time will be donated.

ENACK is extremely pleased with the progress the Eastern Kansas Chapter had made in their resurrection. Mitch reported he had returned their documents to them at the last state meeting!! Good job, guys. ENACK will be happy to help in this endeavor in any way needed. Let us know what you need.

The idea of offering another CEN review class was discussed. Many hospitals are attempting to attain magnet status and this is one of the recommendations of the governing body. If there is interest in a review class, we will put one together. It was decided that a one day class would be more readily accepted than the one evening a week for several weeks. Please let Mitch, Stef, or Jane know of your interest.

If you have any questions, concerns, topics for presentation, certification interest, etc. please let your professional organization know. We are here for you.

Meeting adjourned at 8:10. Minutes respectfully submitted, Charla Holman, RN, BSN; Secretary/Treasurer