3. Welcome Welcome to CVC AACN 2015-2016 We are happy to have you Join our local chapter. Our Chapter focus is on three areas  Certification  Healthy Work Environments  Beacon Awards

4. Theme 2015-2016 Courageous Care “This year’s theme reminds us of the strength that is in each of us,” President Karen McQuillan said as she announced at NTI 2015 that Courageous Care would be AACN’s theme for 2015-2016.

5. “For us as nurses,” McQuillan said, “Courageous Care means doing what is necessary to provide the best possible care for our patients and their families. Period.” “We nurses show courage daily,” she said. “We demonstrate Courageous Care each time we step up to advocate for our patients, challenge the way we’ve always done things, gain knowledge to care for complex patients or have a difficult conversation with a colleague who has lost their passion for nursing. We also demonstrate Courageous Care when we recognize our own needs and take the time to renew and recharge ourselves.”

6. Courageous Care “I challenge us to show the world that we as nurses don’t just provide care for people,” McQuillan explained. “We tend to the needs of patients and their families at the most vulnerable times of their lives. We work to reshape the very face of healthcare and to reimagine the way healthcare is delivered.”

8. Being a CVC Member Means being a Part of a Team

9. Team The Team is made up of several different offices. What makes the team work so well is everyone has a job they volunteer for and when joined together with the group a great team comes together.

10. Opportunities There are many opportunities to serve and different levels There are some officer position available The Chapter is always in need of just a helping hand while setting up educational events or meetings Creativity is welcome. Handy with power Points or computer designs are welcome.

11. Our Courageous Caring Team 2015-2016 Sandra Burt RN, CCRN-CSC – President Nicole DiFrancesco RN, BSN, CCRN – Treasurer Soonim Lim RN, BSN – Treasure Elect Janetta Barfield RN,BSN – Secretary Kathleen Wadswort RN,BSN– Secretary Elect Sherry Fulmer RN,BSN, CCRN – Membership Chair Jordan Joiner RN,BSN - Webmaster

12. Our Courageous Caring Board Magdalena Monahan RN, MSN, CCRN Cindy Kinney RN, MSN, CCRN-CMC,CSC Teresa Brown RN MSN, CCRN Christina Walker RN Laurel Armstrong BSN