and enhance health care for all, through practice, education, research and development of public policy The Mission of the North Dakota Nurses Association is to promote the professional development of nurses and enhance health care for all, through practice, education, research and development of public policy

CREATED 1912 INCORPORATED 1916

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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP  Insurance – discounts with Mercer insurance for liability  Professional issues panel - be a voice for changes in nursing practice  Leadership institute – Programs to build & enhancing your leadership skills  Free CE – online library & monthly webinars – also discounted CEs  ANA Meetings & Conferences  Networking – its fun  ANCC Certification – up to $125 off initial certification & $150 off recertification  Nursing journals – Be UP TO DATE with 6 free nursing journals including American Nurse Today, The American Nurse, OJIN, ANA Smart-briefs  ANA Career Center – the latest job openings around the nation  Advocacy – Influence decisions in ANA & State Advocacy Efforts  Nursebooks.com – save on ANA books  Healthy Nurse Program – HealthyNurse TM and the Health Risk Appraisal (HRA)  CAREER CENTER for quick access to apply for or post a job

BOARD POSITIONS AND DUTIES President – spokesperson for NDNA; liaison between state and national office (ANA); provides leadership for the state association VP of Membership Services – recommend membership benefit changes, retentions and recruitment strategies to the NDNA Board and membership; assume the duties of President in his/her absence VP of Finance – monitor NDNA fiscal affairs; provide reports of NDNA’s financial conditions; coordinate annual audit VP of Communications – maintain records of annual meeting and board meetings; assist with NDNA official publications VP of Practice, Education, Administration, & Research – coordinate practice, education administration and research activities and initiatives VP of Government Relations – coordinate the development of a legislative platform; review of proposed legislation of NDNA, coordinate a state legislative network; report at annual meeting Each of the above board positions also need committee members to meet 1-2 times per year.

CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF ROBERTA YOUNG MSN, RN PRESIDENT DONELLE RICHMOND BSN, RN VP OF FINANCE TAMMY BUCHHOLZ MSN, RN, CNE VP OF MEMBERSHIP KRISTIN ROERS MS, RN VP OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS JAMIE HAMMER MSN, RN VP OF PRACTICE, EDUCATION, ADMINISTRATION & RESEARCH JACKI BLEESS TOPPEN MSN, PMHNP-BC VP OF COMMUNICATIONS CARMEN BRYHN MSN, RN DIRECTOR OF STATE AFFAIRS