Mission Statement: The Rehabilitation Nurses Society is a membership organization that provides continuing education and networking for medical care coordination. The professional goal of its members is to advocate for quality patient care while utilizing community resources in a cost effective manner. March 2010 March 2010 Come join friends and colleagues for a time of lunch and learning! March’s Educational topic ….. Stress and the Workplace Presented by Dr. Marcel O. Ponton, Ph.D., QME, Neuropsychologist/Licensed Clinic Psychologist Dr. Ponton’s presentation will cover stress and the workplace. He will discuss anxiety disorders, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress disorder, including treatment and recovery of PTSD patients. Because of the multitude of issues that can surround the filing of a workers compensation stress claim, he will discuss what constitutes a stress claim, along with information on issues of causation and apportionment Dr. Ponton is the CEO and founder of Persona Neurobehavior Group with extensive experience in the assessment and treatment in patients with brain trauma and physical and psychologist trauma. He is the director of the Ambulatory Neuropsychology Clinic at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and holds a certification as a Qualified Medical Examiner from the State of California’s Industrial Medical Council. Join us in welcoming Dr. Ponton for a unique and informative presentation. LOCATION: Quiet CannonDate: March 25, 2010Cost: members - $ Via San ClementeRegistration: 11:30 – 12:00 pm non-member - $35.00 Montebello, CALunch: 12:00 – 1:00 pmCEU’s: approved for 2 hours Presentation:1:00 pm – 3:00 pm BRN provider #01219 CCM/CRC/CDMS - 2 CEU’s If you register, you are responsible for paying for the meal, even if you don’t attend. Please RSVP by , phone or mail by March 19, Call Kellie Kerr or Maryanne Sawoski. Office: (818) cell (818) March 25, 2010 RNS Meeting Detach and mail to…. ( Please include your check) Maryanne Sawoski, c/o RNS Continuity Care Home Nurses Riverside Drive, Suite #108 North Hollywood, CA Attention: Kellie Kerr Number of members _____ at $25.00 Number of non-members: _____ at $35.00 Name: ___________________________________ Address: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ City: ___________________________________ State: _________ ZIP: ____________________

President’s Message By Renae Paulson, RN March 4, 2010 Dear RNS Members and Friends,; March is Women’s History Month. We have a rich history of women paving the way in our Society over the years. There are too many courageous women to mention each one, but I want to mention a few of the pioneers: Wilma Rudolph - AthleteJosephine Baker - Performer Virginia Woolf - NovelistFrida Kahlo - Artist Sally Ride - AstronautElizabeth Cady Stanton - Activist Hillary Clinton - Secretary of State Susan B. Anthony – Civil Rights And my personal favorite: Amelia Earhart - Aviator I am reminded of a report I did on Amelia Earhart in the 4th grade. We had to make a shoebox diorama of our hero. Oh how I admired how she pursued her dream of flying in a man’s world. She was so adventurous and brave to me. She was always striving to be the best, to live her passion. It was very difficult for me to comprehend that she disappeared on her solo voyage to fly around the world and that she was never found. Her short life, and all that she accomplished, continues to encourage others. WOW, what an imprint she made on our history. Our heroes come in all sizes and shapes and in all kinds of places and events. The history of RNS goes back to the ’70.s and as I reviewed the Thomas Gucker award recipients, I am reminded of the many heroes we have had in this organization. RNS continues to need volunteers who will give of themselves to improve the circumstances within our communities, to impact the training and direction of the nursing profession, and to uphold the values and practice of medicine. Many thanks to those of you willing to continue to serve on the RNS Board of Directors and to those that are responding to the nominating committee, chaired by Carmen Gutierrez, with Donna Pope and Dale Prince assisting. I am confident that you will experience joy serving on the Board of Directors of this most esteemed organization. The terms begin on Make plans now to come to the RNS meetings in 2010 and mark your calendar for the 4th Thursday of every month to attend the RNS meeting. Make sure that your individual membership dues are paid for 2010 by the end of this month to ensure that your name will be included in the RNS membership directory. I would like to thank our February speaker, Anita Correa, P.T., M.P. T, for her presentation on the Walking Recovery Program at Long Beach Memorial Hospital. “Thank you” to the following vendors for their continuing generosity. Francine Aron of Casa Colina, Continuity Care home Nurses, and Dr. Heskiaoff/Barbara Tucker. Stay well and I hope to see you at the RNS meeting on March 25, Renae Paulson, RN RNS President:

Renae Paulson President (818) , ex Rita Pathmanaban Vice President (714) Karen York Corresponding Secretary/ (newsletter and web-site) (818) , ext Maryanne Sawoski Treasurer (818) Cell (818) Nancy Person Recording Secretary (818) , ext Diana Campos Member at Large (membership) (818) Board of Directors Attention RNS Registered Nurse’s Elections for the Board of Directors will be here before we know it! The term for the current Board of Directors ends on 12/31/10. Carmen Gutierrez is the chair of the Nominating Committee, with Dale Prince and Donna Pope rounding out the rest of the committee. If Carmen, Dale or Donna contact you about a position on the Board of Directors, please consider serving and providing your expertise to continue the forward momentum for our organization. CHECK US OUT …WE’RE ON THE WEB! The RNS membership directory will be coming out shortly. If you would like your name to appear in the directory, please be sure that your membership is current as of March 31 st. Contact Diana Campos if you have any questions.

Mark your calendar to attend the March 25th meeting ….. and don’t forget to RSVP by March 19. To your reservation, send an to: To RSVP by phone, call Kellie Kerr or Maryanne Sawoski at (818) You can mail your registration to: Maryanne Sawoski, c/o RNS Continuity Care Home Nurses Riverside Drive, Suite #108 North Hollywood, CA c/o Karen York 5429 Tyler Ave. Temple City, CA Do you want your newsletter by ? Do you have a job announcement or ad? How about an address change? If so, send an to Karen York Send Karen York an if you know anybody who would be interested in becoming part of a professional organization committee to the education and networking needs of its members. Karen will a copy of the newsletter to them. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. ~~ Regina Brett ~~ RNS