On January 24th, 2012, the "Mechanical Ventilation" class was well attended and Lynelle Pierce did a dynamite job of presenting.  What also left a long lasting impression was the almost $200 the 38 participants contributed as a class towards the "Show Me, We Care" Reaching Out to Joplin Nurses Fundraising Campaign.  Thank you, class, for your generous donation. 

If you haven't heard about Greater Kansas City AACN Chapter's fundraising campaign, visit the Help Joplin! page to learn more about how you could help send 5 progressive and critical care nurses from St. John's Hospital in Joplin, Missouri to an all-expenses paid trip to 2012 NTI in May.  All the new knowledge, energy, excitement, and empowerment experienced at NTI will be rejuvenating for the nurses after a devastating and difficult year rebuilding their town, lives, and hospital.   

We still have $$ to give away!  Every year, the Chapter awards $250 towards "The Dr. Janet Pierce Evidence Based Practice / Research Scholarship Award" for $250 (one awarded).  In addition, we have our annual Academic Completion Scholarship for $500 (one awarded).  Applications are due by Thursday, April 12th, 2012.  Forms and additional detail can be found on the Scholarships page.

Don't miss the opportunity to apply for scholarships!  The due date is right around the corner - Thursday, February 9th, 2012.  For application form and further details, go to the Scholarships page.  AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS:  (1) AACN Certification Exam Scholarship – CCRN, PCCN, CCNS, CMC, or CSC.  Cost of the exam for AACN members. Two awarded.  (2) National Teaching Institute (NTI) – $500 each – multiple awarded.  (3) Julie Wooden Gates NTI Award - $750. One awarded.  

Mark your calendars now.  Lisa Riggs, RN, MSN, CCRN will be teaching the next 4-hour "12-Lead ECG" Course on Tuesday, June 12th from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.  More information and registration form will be posted soon!

Applications for the VISIONS 2-DAY SCHOLARSHIP is due on January 12th, 2012.  To apply, go to the "Scholarships" page. 

Are you a new nurse looking for in-depth content on mechanical ventilation?  Are you a seasoned nurse, wanting a review on comprehensive, evidence-based, practices related to mechanical ventilation?  This is the class for you.  Register today for the "Mechanical Ventilation - Basics and Beyond" class held on January 24th, 2012 from 0800 - 1200 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.  Go to the Events page, or click here, for the registration form.

This program has been approved by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) for 3.50 Contact Hours, Synergy CERP Category A, File number 00017613.