Pnan To Hold Valentine’s Ball And Induction Feb. 12

Pnan To Hold Valentine’s Ball And Induction Feb. 12

The Philippine Nurses Association of Nevada ( PNAN ) is takings its induction of officers for 2011 - 2012 and honors the Step of Dimes Awardees during its Annual Valentine’s Ball on Saturday, February 12, at the Suncoast Resort Hotel & Casino from 6: oo p. m. Inducting baton is Commissioner Lawrence Weekly. Clothing is semi - formal. Suncoast Hotel is located at the corner of Fortification Blvd. and Alta Drive in Las Vegas. A donation of $50 per person at the door is requested, and is tax deductible as PNAN is a non - profit 501ฉ responsibility.
The inductees are headed by Helen Ymson, president - elect; Mary Betita, vice president; May Chevez, Record secretary, Maureen Nashiak, Corresponding secretary; Efren Bolor, treasurer; Pure Hidrosollo, assistant treasurer; Minda Banaria, auditor; Fernando Ymson, assistant auditor; Carmen Lemon, Vida Braganza, and Amelia Abello, PROs; Delilah Lapid, Business boss; Malou Richard, assistant Business gaffer; Priscilla Santayana, Parliamentarian; Elvis Sampal, Sergio Abella and Rolando Jacala, Calmness Officers.
For tickets and further information, call Pure Hidrosollo at ( 702 ) 501 - 6899; Mel Abello at ( 702 ) 403 - 0375; Helen Ymson at ( 702 ) 445 - 0578; Cristy Sampal at ( 702 ) 301 - 6309; Vida Braganza at ( 702 ) 338 - 7478; Carmen Lemon at ( 702 ) 580 - 2192; Maureen Nasiak at ( 702 ) 480 - 6310 and Efren Bolor at ( 702 ) 501 - 2609.
It had been a busy and productive three years for the outgoing PNAN administration underneath the brilliant leadership of Cristy Sampal, from 2008 till 2010.
In 2008, Belen Gabato, PNAN founder and president, was appointed to the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Cristy Sampal, who was then vice president, took over and served the remainder of Gabato’s term. Sampal and individual officers tall where former president Gabato lone off.
In Pace 2008, the PNAN conducted a Health Fair in workers with Philippine Medical Association of Nevada ( PMAN ), its perennial partner in most community activities, the International Lions Club and the National Union of Filipino - American Associations ( NaFFAA ) - Nevada Chapter.
In April 2008, Sampal’s priority addressed the seemingly lukewarm crush of Filipino nursing professionals to PNAN and its mission. Bird launched the first Membership Drive Campaign at various nursing facilities and agencies in Las Vegas, and met with various chief Nursing Officers and Directors of Nurses. The year axiom a slight increase in PNAN membership.
In May, Sampal led the PNAN delegates from Nevada to the Western PNAA Conference held in San Francisco, CA. Boytoy also took active role in the HRSA / NEPR Grant Collaborative Approach to RN - to - BSN Program with University of Nevada - Las Vegas ( UNLV ), and the Nevada Community College. In June, the PNAN actively participated in Philippine Independence Day festivities by conducting free Health Screening for the underserved members of the community.
July was a big month for PNAN as it created its own PNAN website at http: / / www. pnanv. org. Also, PNAN delegates took part in the Philippine Nurses Association in America ( PNAA ) National Conference at South Chaplain Island in Texas; and collaborated with Tracy Singh, Esq. on presenting a seminar on “Avoiding Malpractice through Proper Nursing Docket. ”
In September, the PNAN attended the “Spring Valley Hospital Kick - off on Diversity, ” and participated in Philippine Consular Outreach, and the PMAN - sponsored Health Fair.
In November, the PNAN General Assembly elected Cristy Sampal president for 2009 - 2010, along with vice - president Marlon de la Vega, Cd secretary Pia Perry, Corresponding secretary Maureen Nasiak, treasurer Efren Stiletto, assistant treasurer Pure Hidrosollo, auditor Margie Garcia, assistant auditor Minda Banaria, PROs Carmen Lemon, Myrna Fontillas, and May Chevez, Business executive Helen Ymson, assistant Business boss Delilah Lapid, Parliamentarian Hydee Florentino, and Peace Officers Elvis Sampal and Fernando Ymson. They were inducted on February 14, 2009 during the Annual Valentine’s Ball. Sampal’s first authorized act was to involve the PNAN in the PNAA’s APNC and KEBF Survey, as well as the PNAA’s Kababayan Emergency Preparedness Green.
In Walk 2009, PNAN was called in to participate in the State Legislative proposal for “Safe Nurse - Patient Ratio in Nevada. ” In April, PNAN delegates attended the PNAA Western Regional Conference in Denver, CO. The PNAN also partnered with local hospitals in educating Filipino nurses on “Cultural diversity and how it affects patient care. ” The next month, it hosted a seminar on “To Err is Human, the Nursing Practice Act and Me – Part 33 in collaboration with Nevada State Board of Nursing. In June, it joined the community at the First Annual Filipino Gala spearheaded by NaFFAA - Nevada Chapter.
In July, Cristy Sampal led the Nevada envoy to the 30th PNAA Turnout in Baltimore, MD. In October, the PNAN was invited by U. S. Senate Majority Harbinger Sen. Harry Reid to participate in the discussion of Healthcare Reform Bill. Also in October, Sampal represented the PNAN at the “Train the Trainer Mill – Health Heart Health Family” in Burlingame, CA. In November, PNAN contributed to the ABS - CBN fundraiser for the wash victims of Ondoy typhoon that devastated the Philippines in 2009. As a member of Nursing Advisory Council, PNAN participated in “Approach to RN to BSN Program” sponsored by UNLV and Nevada State College. In December, the PNAN donated financially to the fallen Filipino boxer Z Gorres, to help with his medical bills. Gorres won the interval fight but collapsed on the roar moments successive.
In January 2010, PNAN partnered with PMAN in hosting a fundraiser for Z Gorres. In February, it hackneyed its Annual Valentine’s Ball, and content the PNAN Trudge of Dimes winners. In February, it co - sponsored “Demystifying Naturalization, ” an immigration seminar held at Palace Originate Hotel & Casino.
In February, it besides partnered with PMAN in providing free H1N1 shots at the Gurdwara Baba Beneath Singh ( Indian Refuge ). In Stride, it donated a home for Gawad Kalinga Spot at the PNAA Country in Bulacan, Philippines.
In Walk, it and assisted Southern Nevada Health District ( SNHD ) in giving free H1N1shots at the Vaisalkhi Mela predicament ( Indian Gather Gala ).
In May, it conducted a lifelong education for its members on “Leadership and
Communication, Hepatitis B, and Immigration Issues” at the Suncoast Hotel & Casino. In June, Sampal and PNAN partner officers participated in the 31st PNAA National Conference in Miami, FL. In August, it donated to the Nevada Nurses Educators via NSBN. In October, PNAN partnered with PMAN, SNHD and the “Shots 4Tots” in providing free immunization; co - sponsored a seminar with the PMAN on H1N1; hosted a seminar on “Nurses & Cabbage; ” and spearheaded the General Assembly Assemblage and Ballot of Officers for 2011 - 2012. In November and December, it besides partnered with PMAN, SNHD and “Shots 4 Tots” for the free Immunization Drive.
After three years of selfless service to PNAN, Sampal still finds the corresponding problems that confronted her in 2008. The PNAN continues to face challenges same as recruitment and retention of members and officers, as well as absence of drive and active reality in PNAN / PNAA activities among current members and officers. The PNAN, despite its website and clutch of modern communications technology, has failed to entice members and imminent members to communicate via internet, as most members remain not sophisticated enough to embrace the wonders of online communication. The three - year - elderly recession also contributed much to the challenges inconsistent the PNAN today as economic meltdown affected the dough of its long - time sponsors and supporters and so, putting a mist over some of their projects, according to Sampal.