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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN NURSES OF AMERICA www.nainausa.com
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Mission NAINA is the organization for all professional nurses and nursing students of Indian origin/heritage that creates a community of excellence in nursing practice and healthcare through networking and collaboration. www.nainausa.com
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Vision To promote professional excellence in nursing practice and healthcare through the empowerment and renewal of professional and cultural identity of all nurses of Indian origin/heritage, and to optimize their contribution to the health and well being of individuals, families, and communities. www.nainausa.com
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Values Caring, compassion, ethical values, and exceptional healthcare practices Client-centered helping relationships and advocacy Accountability and responsibility for evidence-based practice Continuous personal and professional development of self and others Collaboration and innovation www.nainausa.com
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Benefits of Membership Mentoring Teleconference education/ onsite educational seminars NAINA & GCU Educational Alliance Partnership with 15% scholarship for members and their spouses Recognition Awards & Scholarship Leadership / presentation opportunities Non-profit organization, registered under the rules and regulations for non-profit organizations 501 (c) (3) in the United States Permanent Board member of Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices Please visit: www.nainausa.com for more details on its benefits
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The State Chapters Connecticut Indian Nurses Association of Connecticut (INA-CT) Georgia Georgia Indian Nurses Association (GINA) thegina.org Illinois Chicago - Indian Nurses Association of Illinois (INAI): inaiusa.cominaiusa.com Michigan Detroit - Indian Nurses Association of Michigan (INAM) Florida Miami - Indian Nurses Association of South Florida (INA-SFL): inasf.org Tampa - Indian Nurses Association of Central Floridainasf.org Texas Dallas - Indian American Nurses Association of North Texas (IANA-NT): www.iana-nt.comwww.iana-nt.com Houston -Indian American Nurses Association (IANA): ianahouston.orgianahouston.org New Jersey Chapter 1 - Indian American Nurses Association of New Jersey (IANA-NJ- 1): www.iananj.weebly.com Chapter 2 - American Association of Indian Nurses of New Jersey (AAIN-NJ-2) www.aain-nj.orgwww.iananj.weebly.com www.aain-nj.org New York Indian Nurses Association of New York (INA-NY): www.inany.orgwww.inany.org North Carolina Indian American Nurses Association, North Carolina (INA-NC): www.iananc.orgwww.iananc.org Pennsylvania Philadelphia - Indian American Nurses Organization (PIANO) www.nainausa.com
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NAINA Governing Board Members 2013-2014 Executive Board
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Vimala George Thangamani Aravindan Tissy Cyriac Dr. Shainy Varghese Beena Vallikalam Advisory Board Dr. Solymole Kuruvilla Dr. Omana Simon Sara Gabriel Marykutty Kuriakose Aleyamma Samuel NAINA GB Members Chapter Presidents NC - Sumana Gaddam CT - Anna Cherian MI - Jaina Elackattu IL - Ajimol Lukose Dallas -TX - Dr. Jackie Michael Houston, TX -Sally Samuel Central FL - Shirly Philip South FL - Pauline Alookaran NJ- 1 - Molly Koshy NJ – 2 - Varsha Singh NY - Usha George GA - Mary Jose PA - Mary Abraham Committee Chairs Bylaw - Mary Thomas Research - Dr.Rachel Zachariah Awards & Scholarship - Solly Raju Newsletter – Rachel Koshy Cultural - Beatress Pathyil Election - Jainamma Cherian Election - Pauline Alookaran Fund Raising - Rosie Narikkattu Education - Nancy Dias Education - Catherine Poornaselvan Membership - Toby Abraham Public Relations - Mary Abraham Public Relations - Sumana Gaddam
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Mrs. Bhavna Khilnani Mrs. Mariamma (Molly) Koshy Mrs. Suja Kurian Malika Mrs. Biby Naduparambil Mr. Lenny George Mrs. Aleyamma Mathew Conference Planning Committee Leaders
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Educational Convention Cruise at Sea July 31-August 4, 2014 Theme: Health, Wellness, and Innovations: Recent Advances in Education, Practice, & Research
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Benefits of this event! NAINA will be providing certificate with educational contact hours Participation in this event is beneficial to all nurses in US regardless of culture and ethnicity. Indian nurses organizing this major historic event will also get the opportunity for leadership roles and get nominated for several prestigious awards. Nursing students from India and US may apply for student scholarship. Get opportunity to network and find new and old friends. Costs of all education sessions are tax exempt or reimbursable from the employer. NAINA offers access to this event through our website for registration with discounted rate with no profit to itself but to the participants!
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NAINA Governing Board members wants YOU At the convention We want you to register and encourage as many nursing professionals as you can register for this Educational opportunity. REGISTER TODAY!!! Vimala George, President NAINA Go to www.nainausa.com www.nainausa.com for more details about Registration
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I encourage you to join and participate in each and every event in Convention at Sea from July 31 to August 4,2014. You are needed: To be our attendee at the Convention To be our participant in the activities To be our support as a volunteer To be our representative as a registered nurse Hope to see you at 2014 NAINA Convention at Sea! Varsha Singh – Program Coordinator
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NAINA encourages the nurses from all over USA to join in this exciting Convention at Sea. Great speakers, stimulating topics, and robust learning experience in a relaxing environment. Enjoy this one of a kind educational conference on a world-class cruise line. Theme Health, Wellness, and Innovations: Recent Advances in Education, Practice, and Research Veterans Affairs North Texas Healthcare System is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Catherine Rick, PhD (h), RN, NEA-C, FACHE, FAAN Lisa Oldham, PhD, RN- BC, NE, FABC, GCM
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NAINA’s OUTREACH PCORI (Patient Centered Outcome Research Institute) round table meeting in Washington DC Alliance / Educational Action Council NYSNA convention in NY Habitat for Humanity India – Fundraising Typhoon victims, Philippines - Donation FOMAA Young Professional Leadership Summit Other professional organizations Community Health Fairs
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NAINA’s Partnership with Grand Canyon University NAINA’s Educational Alliance Partnership with Grand Canyon University (GCU) Members and their spouses get 15% scholarship towards their educational advancement with baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees. Please register at www.gcu.edu orwww.gcu.edu Please visit www.nainausa.comwww.nainausa.com For more information, contact Dr. Solymole Kuruvilla (kuruvil3@aol.com) orkuruvil3@aol.com Dr. Rachel Koshy(racbets@yahoo.com) orracbets@yahoo.com Beena Vallikalam (bvallikalam@yahoo.com) orbvallikalam@yahoo.com respective chapter presidents
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FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CALL ChapterPresidentE-mail IllinoisMrs. Ajimole Lukosealukose@schosp.org ConnecticutMrs. Anna Cherianacpc350@yahoo.com Dallas, TXDr. Jackie Michaelmichaels@uta.edu MichiganMrs. Jaina Elakkattujelackattu@gmail.com New Jersey -1Mrs. Mariamma Koshymkoshy49@gmail.com PennsylvaniaMrs. Mary Abrahamsapabraham@yahoo.com GeorgiaMrs. Mary Josejosepauline1988@yahoo.com
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FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CALL ChapterPresidentE-mail South FloridaMrs. Pauline Allokaranpalookaran@gmail.com Houston, TXMrs. Sally J SamuelSamuel.sally@va.gov Central FloridaMrs. Shirly Philipshirlyphilip@hotmail.com North CarolinaSumana Gaddamsumanageorge@gmail.com New York Usha Georgeugeorge1985@gmail.com New Jersey 2 Varsha SinghVarsha.singhapn@gmail.com
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NAINA President Sara Gabriel & President Barak Obama (During presidential candidacy–2008) www.nainausa.com
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NAINA – Featured Events
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NAINA Accomplishments
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At NAINA Fundraising in June 2013 www.nainausa.com
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NAINA Fundraising Event-2013 www.nainausa.com
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New York Chapter www.nainausa.com
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IANA Houston www.nainausa.com
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New Jersey Chapter At Health fair - giving free flu vaccine At a professional day - meeting other nursing organizations www.nainausa.com
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Georgia Chapter (GINA) www.nainausa.com
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Illinois Chapter www.nainausa.com
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Central Florida Chapter www.nainausa.com
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IANA North Carolina www.nainausa.com
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Pennsylvania Indian American Nurses Organization(PIANO)
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Fund raising for Typhoon in Philippines NAINA Raised the donation for Typhoon Haiyan victims. (NJ chapter 1 presenting to Ms. Zaida for submission to Red Cross, Philippines www.nainausa.com
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Our Future Goals During the rest of my tenure as President, I hope to continue the successes and growth that NAINA has already experienced. With your help, I am sure it will be possible. Finally, with God's grace, each one of us will find strength. As a leader, I will find the strength from each one of you, and together we build a team worthy of our heritage that has come down through the passage of time into this new land of ours, now and into the future. Sincerely yours, Vimala George (Puthuparambil), MA, MSN, ANP-C, RN President, NAINA www.nainausa.com
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So HURRY!!! Don’t miss out on this great deal! Click on www.nainausa.comwww.nainausa.com and register for the NAINA Educational Convention at Sea TODAY!!! Don’t wait as the cabins are being filled up fast. We don’t want you to miss out on this unique opportunity. Talk to everyone and anyone who is a nurse and believes in the profession of nursing and leadership of an ethnic organization. When we all come together we make a big difference and bring positive changes to our Profession. Look forward to seeing you! Look forward to welcome you! Let’s come together, get together, and celebrate together! NAINA Don’t Miss out!!!!!!
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A big Thank you! For your partnership, support, collaboration, and presence at our events. See you at our 2014 NAINA Convention at Sea! www.nainausa.com
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