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ABOUT US
The Nursing of Children Network, or NCN, was established in 1990 as a networking organization for pediatric nurses in the Delaware Valley region. In 1994 NCN joined the national organization SPN-Society of Pediatric Nurses—as the local chapter. In addition to networking opportunities, NCN offers educational programs, pediatric health care projects, and an informative newsletter.
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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.
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NCN 7th Annual Regional
Pediatric Nursing Conference - October 25, 2010
Click on Conference tab to register
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President’s Letter
Spring 2010
Linda Youngstrom, PhD.
Thank you for visiting the Nursing of Children Network (NCN) web site. Did you see the save October 25, 2010 date for the next Regional Conference? What could be added to the web site that you would find helpful? What would you like to read about in the quarterly NCN Newsletter online? These and other questions are being considered by your NCN Communication Committee at their next meeting.
The NCN ballot is being created this March-April. If you have an interest or know someone who is willing to serve as a member-at-large, please contact me. A member-at-large joins a committee and attends the Board conference calls. The Ballot will be sent out in May to NCN members on SPN record. Your votes will be counted at the June NCN Board meeting and the new officers will then be inducted. The complete list of newly elected NCN Board members for 2010-2011 will be posted on the web site.
At this time, I want to congratulate the Regional Conference Planning Committee and Judi Stellar, the chairperson, for the wonderful Sixth Annual Regional Pediatric Nursing Conference, “ Embracing the Challenge”. Over 350 pediatric nurses attended this educational event on October 12, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency. There were 25 speakers representing 9 organizations in the region. The 20 break-out sessions had something of interest for everyone. The 40 posters presented additional timely information. This was a unique opportunity for learning and networking among pediatric nurses. NCN is very proud to be sponsoring this annual project.
Come join us for the Seventh Annual Regional Pediatric Nursing Conference, on October 25, 2010 at the Chase Convention Center, Wilmington, Delaware. Perhaps you have a poster that you would like to present at the conference or you know a student who has the potential to create a poster and just needs you to coach them. Deadline for Poster Abstract submission is June 30, 2010. See link to Poster Abstract Submission in tool bar at the top of the page.
As your out-going president, I want to thank the members of the NCN Board who have volunteered their time, ideas, talents, and hard work to move NCN forward this past year. They have been a wonderful group to lead. I anticipate that the NCN in-coming president, AnneMarie Monachino, will provide leadership for continued growth in new ways to meet the needs of our members. We welcome any help with our standing committees of education, communication, and membership. We extend an invitation to join us if you are not already a member. Please contact me (Youngstrom@email.chop.edu) with any questions that you may have about NCN or about how you can get more involved.
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