District Nurses Associations
Professional Nurses Association of
Rockland County, District 17, NYSNA
Welcome | Officers/Board of Directors | Membership
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Welcome
District 17, which encompasses all of Rockland County, was created out of District 11 by a proposal approved by the NYSNA Board of Directors in 1947. Gladys Weber, RN, was elected president of the new 100 member organization at the first meeting on November 20. In 1957, District 17 was incorporated as the Professional Nurses Association of Rockland County (PNARC). The mission of PNARC is to promote the professional practice of nursing at the local level, while being fully cognizant and supportive of the common interests of nurses at the state and national levels. PNARC’s stated goals and objectives are to:
- Provide an environment for improving nursing practice and enhancing the image of professional nurses.
- Provide a forum for the discussion and dissemination of information related to issues, legislation and other factors that impact on nursing practice.
- Provide support to and participate with other professional and community groups promoting the quality of health care for the community.
- Provide social opportunities for professional nurse to network.
The Professional Nurses Association of Rockland County is active in many professional and academic endeavors. The District was instrumental in identifying the need for first an ADN, then a BSN program in the county. PNARC was a founding member, and is a continuing participant in the annual Rockland County Nurse Recognition Day Program and Awards. Each year PNARC offers stipends to four members to attend the NYSNA convention, holds four continuing education programs, and presents three awards to graduating nursing students who have held SNA leadership positions.
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Officers/Board of Directors
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Membership Information
Membership is open to licensed registered nurses who live and/or work in Rockland County. Annual dues are $30.
Nursing Student Associate membership is $10. per year.
Send name, address, telephone number, professional affiliation and a check (payable to PNARC) to:
PNARC Membership Chair
PO Box 238, West Nyack, NY 10994845.574.4135
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Upcoming Events
CONTINUING EDUCATION DINNER PROGRAMS - Registration for all dinner programs begins at 5:30 PM, dinner at 6:00 PM, program at 7:15 PM. Members $30, non-members $35, program only for RNs $5. Program only for students is free.
- May 13 - Annual Meeting, Rockland Country Club, Route 9W, Sparkill, NY
Continuing Education Presentation: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- September 17 - Continuing Education Presentation: C-PAP and Bi-PAP Ventilation Support
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS - All meetings will be held Wednesdays at 5:30 PM and are open to the membership; location TBA.
- April 29, 2008
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News/Announcements
District 17 Officers Receive Awards
Congratulations to Sr. Marie Buckley, Tanya Drake and Jeanne Linhart for receiving recent awards. Sr. Buckley received the President's Call to Service Award from President Bush's Council on Service and Civic Participation in recognition of dedicating more than 4000 hours in service to others.
Tanya Drake, President of District 17, and Jeanne Linhart, Vice President, received State University of New York Chancellor's Awards in June. These highly competitive awards recognize individuals who have consistently over the years, functioned above and beyond the expected level of performance in the SUNY system.
Professor Drake's award was for Excellence in Faculty Service in recognizing her years of activism, volunteerism and leadership in the college, her community and the nursing profession.
Professor Linhart's award was for Excellence in Teaching recognizing her outstanding attributes and contributions as a nursing educator.
District 17 presents awards
Three students received certificates of achievement and monetary awards from District 17 at their respective graduation ceremonies. Marylou Antonio was recognized during the Rockland Community College Pinning Ceremony for her leadership in the Student Nurses Association. At the BOCES LPN Program Graduation Ceremony, Tomina McMann was presented with a scholarship to continue her education toward a professional nursing license. Jessica DeSousa, who is planning to major in nursing, also received a scholarship for nursing education during the Nyack High School Commencement.
Contact Us
Professional Nurses Association of Rockland County
PO Box 238, West Nyack, NY 10994
845.574.4135
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