PURPOSE
The purpose of the Nursing of Children Network shall be to provide a forum for all pediatric nurses to share ideas related to the nursing care of children and their families. The support and networking opportunities of the group are integral to the group and its members.

MISSION
The Nursing of Children Network believes that the specialty of pediatric nursing should set forth the highest standards of nursing practice of optimum care to children and their families The mission of the Nursing of Children Network, in congruence with the national organization, is to promote excellence in nursing care of children and their families through support of its members’ clinical practice, education, research, and advocacy.

OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this organization shall be:

A. To enhance personal and professional growth through networking and education programs on a regional level.

B. To disseminate information regarding advances in pediatric nursing.

C. To promote an awareness of, and support for the health care rights of consumers.

D. To promote communications within the organization, and with other professional organizations with a focus on the health and welfare of children.

E. To encourage individual members to participate in the continued growth and development of the organization.

A SPECIAL LETTER FROM OUR
NURSING OF CHILDREN NETWORK PRESIDENT

Thank you to all who have attended a NCN Regional Pediatric Nursing Conference over the past 7 years. We began our journey in 2003 in a small venue and have grown into the Chase Center in Delaware, a much larger venue. Each year we strive to provide exciting, innovative and stimulating sessions as well as opportunities to network and meet your pediatric nursing colleagues.

I hope you have registered for this year’s conference on October 14th. If not, I hope you are considering attending. There is still time to register!

Hope to see you there as we continue our journey!

AnneMarie Monachino, MSN, RN, CPN
President, Nursing of Children Network (NCN)

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President’s Letter
Fall 2011
AnneMarie Monachino MSN, RN, CPN

Welcome to the Nursing of Children Network (NCN) website. Thank you for visiting our site. We hope that you will consider becoming a member of the Society of Pediatric Nurses, our parent organization as well as the Nursing of Children Network, the Delaware Valley chapter of SPN. See the Society of Pediatric Nurses link for more information on joining that organization.

It is time for our Annual Regional Pediatric Nursing Conference. I hope will join us for our 8^th annual conference “The Journey Continues” on October 14^th at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware. Not only will you be provided with educational sessions to enhance your knowledge and skills in pediatric nursing but you will have the opportunity to network and meet nurses who are passionate about caring for children and families.

In August, members of NCN recently had the pleasure of preparing and serving dinner for families at the Ronald McDonald House in Wilmington, Delaware. What a wonderful way to provide a service to our community. Read all about it and see pictures from our adventure under the News tab. The organization also made a monetary donation to 2 charities we believe benefit children: Cradles to Crayons is an organization that provides children living in low income and homeless situations from birth to preteen the basic essentials, free of charge, that they need to feel safe, warm, ready to learn; Flying Horse Farms in Mt. Gilead, Ohio provides magical, transforming experiences free of charge for children with serious illnesses.

Future plans include a one hour educational offering in January or February 2012, another dinner for families of the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia, and collecting coats for One Warm Coat. I hope you can become involved in at least one of these events. Watch your email for more information. If you are interested in helping to plan any of these events please email me at Monachino@email.chop.edu.

Thank you for your support of NCN and our mission to promote excellence in nursing care of children and families.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step. The Executive Board of the Nursing of Children Network invites you to join us as we begin the next phase of the journey.