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DDNA 2007 15 th Annual Educational Conference Network Representatives Luncheon

DDNA 2007 15 th Annual Educational Conference Network Representatives Luncheon. DDNA Chapter Formation “How might this affect the DDNA?” Presented by: Minnesota Metro DDNA Nurses. Presenters. Wendy Zaun Herbers, RN, QMRP President, Minnesota-Metro DDNA Barbara A. Coyle, RN, BA, QMRP

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DDNA 2007 15 th Annual Educational Conference Network Representatives Luncheon

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  1. DDNA 2007 15th Annual Educational ConferenceNetwork Representatives Luncheon DDNA Chapter Formation “How might this affect the DDNA?” Presented by: Minnesota Metro DDNA Nurses

  2. Presenters • Wendy Zaun Herbers, RN, QMRP President, Minnesota-Metro DDNA • Barbara A. Coyle, RN, BA, QMRP Vice President, Minnesota-Metro DDNA • Heide Hanson, RN, CDDN Secretary, Minnesota-Metro DDNA

  3. Definitions • Network: “an extended group of people with similar interests or concerns, who interact and remain in informal contact for mutual assistance or support” ~The American Heritage Dictionary

  4. Network Benefits • Casual connections • Less expensive enrollment dues, currently an option to join National DDNA • Limited accountability with paperwork Networks

  5. Network Challenges • Informal, “loose” connections with National DDNA • Limited opportunities to elicit a strong voice for legislative support both locally and nationally • Limited access to national agency resources- due to smaller membership numbers, no national call list, often only local sponsorship, etc.

  6. Definition • Chapter: “A local branch of an organization, such as a club or fraternity." ~The American Heritage Dictionary

  7. Chapter Benefits • Automatic enrollment in National DDNA with state membership • Strength in numbers for special interest groups , sponsors and speakers for DD Nurses • Supports from National DDNA can be improved and more accessible with co-DDNA membership • Free website availability and annual leadership training Chapters

  8. Chapter Challenges • Increase in dues locally by requiring National DDNA membership • Potential increase in time commitment for Executive members in order to maintain DDNA association • Increased accountability with current agenda requirements and paper compliance, (either as a Network or Chapter)

  9. Breakdown of NOA Members • 51% Chapters • 7% Networks • 17% Associations • 25% Other- • (Other includes: Societies, Fellowships, Coalitions, Commissions, Corporations, Affiliations, Foundations and Non-profit Organizations) Hmmm?

  10. Interdependence • Increased Connections with National and Other State Chapters • Potential increase in recognition as specialty nurses- Locally and Nationally with unification What next?

  11. Questions and answers

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