Just had an email from a nurse I met at the Antibiotic Drill. She found three sites for an online parish nurse course. I have not had a chance to look at these...maybe you would like to.
http://www.elearn.wvu.edu/Continuing/ParishNurse Prep.html
(Basic course at University of West Virginia)
http://www.elearn.wvu.edu/Continuing/AdvParishNurse Prep.html
(Advanced course)
http://www.nursing.slu.edu/cne_parish_nurse_home.html
(Basic course at St. Louis University)
This last one has underlines between these words
cne_parish_nurse_home.html
Thanks Linda, I hope you emailed Pam and will join our group!
Friday, July 28, 2006
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing Drill
I just wanted you to know that Milt and I are an active part of our Chesapeake Medical Reserve Corps and on Thursday July 13th we were part of our second mock "dispensing drill". This year the story was that an airplane flew over Chesapeake with a plume of Anthrax behind it. The Public Health Department, the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), the Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) Chesapeake Police, Fire and Rescue were all there....working together. We probably had even more groups that assisted that I did not recognize. It was very revealing, somewhat scary and a little fun.
We completed two shifts. I was shift one. I was assigned to a mass, quick dispensing table. Our goal was to move thousands, upon thousands of people QUICKLY through a maze of three lines. One line for Doxycycline, one line for allergies to Doxycycline, pregnant or nursing, or under 9 years old, and one line for medical evaluation. I was line two.
We had four Registered Nurses and one supervisor. Then the people came...whew...they came with all sorts of problems, mental issues, fainting, loss of a child, deaf, can't speak English. We even had a person steal a whole box of medication and ran for the door. It really tests all your faculties at one time. You have to be quick and learn you "alone" cannot control the situation. It is a great "team" excercise. Some of the other nurses, and myself, had difficultly not taking control of any given situation. You must go ONLY to your supervisor for everything. It is a chain of command exercise.
I really want to encourage you to be a part of this wonderful extension of nursing. Milt and I feel it is our duty as a citizen to use our knowledge and expertise to help our fellow man. Please join your local chapter. I have all the names and numbers. Don't wait to be called. Just email me at SusanSaundersRN@cox.net.
We completed two shifts. I was shift one. I was assigned to a mass, quick dispensing table. Our goal was to move thousands, upon thousands of people QUICKLY through a maze of three lines. One line for Doxycycline, one line for allergies to Doxycycline, pregnant or nursing, or under 9 years old, and one line for medical evaluation. I was line two.
We had four Registered Nurses and one supervisor. Then the people came...whew...they came with all sorts of problems, mental issues, fainting, loss of a child, deaf, can't speak English. We even had a person steal a whole box of medication and ran for the door. It really tests all your faculties at one time. You have to be quick and learn you "alone" cannot control the situation. It is a great "team" excercise. Some of the other nurses, and myself, had difficultly not taking control of any given situation. You must go ONLY to your supervisor for everything. It is a chain of command exercise.
I really want to encourage you to be a part of this wonderful extension of nursing. Milt and I feel it is our duty as a citizen to use our knowledge and expertise to help our fellow man. Please join your local chapter. I have all the names and numbers. Don't wait to be called. Just email me at SusanSaundersRN@cox.net.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Quick Information - More Coming!
We are really starting to use these sites and blog. I am getting so excited! I am going to load the latest Faith Community Nursing Ministry newsletter from Sharon J. on this blog and on the website... www.FaithCommunityNurses.com
Then I have information about the Mental Health Panel Discussion that is in the beginning phase....but growing.
Pam S. emailed everyone about the meeting on July 20th at my church (St. Nicholas on Little Neck Rd). The gentleman from Senior Corp will speak to us about the "new" Medicare Prescription Drug Program. Apparently there were a lot of people who signed up for the wrong plan or were confused so there will be an open window for these individuals in November (I believe). He is coming to tell us all about it. We have had a lot of nurses emailing us about coming to that meeting, everyone is welcome, but I need a head count and what church you are coming from.
Now I need to thank each and every one of you that has gone to my website www.NursesArticles.com because Google has chosen it out of 30 million other websites (on nurses articles) to be number 7 on their search engine. This is unheard of...it takes years and years to get that kind of rating and it's only been two months. Of course, I want to be Number One! All kidding aside, it makes the money to keep the other two sites paid for and allows us to have them without advertisements and I hope in time and with your help it will generate enough money to increase the grants in The Nightingale Fund.
Thanks again...You guys are the greatest!
Then I have information about the Mental Health Panel Discussion that is in the beginning phase....but growing.
Pam S. emailed everyone about the meeting on July 20th at my church (St. Nicholas on Little Neck Rd). The gentleman from Senior Corp will speak to us about the "new" Medicare Prescription Drug Program. Apparently there were a lot of people who signed up for the wrong plan or were confused so there will be an open window for these individuals in November (I believe). He is coming to tell us all about it. We have had a lot of nurses emailing us about coming to that meeting, everyone is welcome, but I need a head count and what church you are coming from.
Now I need to thank each and every one of you that has gone to my website www.NursesArticles.com because Google has chosen it out of 30 million other websites (on nurses articles) to be number 7 on their search engine. This is unheard of...it takes years and years to get that kind of rating and it's only been two months. Of course, I want to be Number One! All kidding aside, it makes the money to keep the other two sites paid for and allows us to have them without advertisements and I hope in time and with your help it will generate enough money to increase the grants in The Nightingale Fund.
Thanks again...You guys are the greatest!
Friday, July 07, 2006
Openings For Section 8 Housing - What You Must Know!
Section 8 Housing does not open too often and when it does persons who want to apply need to know. It appears that a phone call (continuous dialing, no doubt) will do it. Jane Hixon has several elderly ladies in her church that are living in nice housing with rent assistance paid by Section 8. All our Faith Community Nurses need to know about this.
Applications for Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
You need to apply for the Housing Choice Voucher Program with Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
Call (757) 624-8615 or 1-800-545-1833 on
Saturday Aug 12, Aug 19,Sept 9, Sept 16
Between 9-12 noon
***Please note that Saturday, September 16th is the last opportunity to apply until further notice***
Applications for Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
You need to apply for the Housing Choice Voucher Program with Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
Call (757) 624-8615 or 1-800-545-1833 on
Saturday Aug 12, Aug 19,Sept 9, Sept 16
Between 9-12 noon
***Please note that Saturday, September 16th is the last opportunity to apply until further notice***
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
This is a very important message for everyone to read and participate in:
The American Cancer Society sponsors a national Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk every year. This year the event will also take place in our Hampton Roads area. This is very exciting because it is a family oriented event and there is no registration fee. It will take place at Harbor Park on Saturday October 28th.
We need our Faith Community Nurses to come forward and make this happen. The ACS is sponsoring a breakfast for you on Thursday August 24th at 8am at the downtown Marriott.
At this lovely breakfast you will hear all the details and fun that we will have. The breakfast is by invitation only. If you would like to attend you need to call Valerie Burge-Hall (ACS) @ 591-8330. She is excited to speak with you and I'll see you there!
The American Cancer Society sponsors a national Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk every year. This year the event will also take place in our Hampton Roads area. This is very exciting because it is a family oriented event and there is no registration fee. It will take place at Harbor Park on Saturday October 28th.
We need our Faith Community Nurses to come forward and make this happen. The ACS is sponsoring a breakfast for you on Thursday August 24th at 8am at the downtown Marriott.
At this lovely breakfast you will hear all the details and fun that we will have. The breakfast is by invitation only. If you would like to attend you need to call Valerie Burge-Hall (ACS) @ 591-8330. She is excited to speak with you and I'll see you there!
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