The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA), representing more than 215,000 registered nurses (RNs) in the Commonwealth, invites professional nurses, nursing students and the community to attend a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2014. The Town Hall allows PSNA to share current legislative priorities and practice concerns affecting Pennsylvania’s nurses. The event will be held at the University of Scranton’s DeNaples Center (407A, The Rev. Bernard R. McIlhenny Ballroom) and will run from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

The meeting, sponsored by PSNA and PSNA District 4 will give nurses the opportunity to discuss issues including safe staffing, violence against health care workers and APRN scopes of practice.  A question and answer period will be included. Guest speakers include Senator John Blake (D-22), Representative Marty Flynn (D-113), PSNA Chief Executive Officer Betsy M. Snook and PSNA Director of Government Affairs Kevin J. Busher.

“PSNA looks forward to the open dialogue the Town Hall creates,” said PSNA Chief Executive Officer Betsy M. Snook, MEd, BSN, RN. “Face-to-face communication allows us to better understand nurses’ needs and effectively advocate for the profession.”

For more information, contact Kevin J. Busher at 717-798-8908.

PSNA is pleased to announce the unveiling of our Young Nurse Professionals group. Young professionals have a clear vision of their ideal work setting, community and future. As you know, they also have a heavy work schedule, leaving them just a few hours of free time. This group is a simple, fun solution to using their time to advance their careers! With the Young Nurse Professionals, they can build a community of peers, discuss career-related concerns, provide insight into the needs of new RNs and make their community a better place to live.

Now we need your help as we work to build a team of new nurse colleagues. Are you — or do you know — a young RN that:

•  Feels passionate about active volunteerism?
• Understands the importance of career networking?
• Desires to expand their professional horizons?

Interested RNs can contact PSNA headquarters at communications@psna.org. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Register Today for Our First Event!

Where: The Vineyard at Hershey

When: Friday, October 17  /  5 – 8 pm

Who: Young Nurse Professionals (up to 5 years in practice)

What: A fun evening of wine tasting, networking and karaoke

Cost: Just $10!!

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