This event has been postponed.
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) invites all RNs and guests to an important Town Hall on October 24. Come out and speak with Representative Judy Ward, RN to discuss Safe Nurse Staffing legislation in Pennsylvania.
This event will be held at the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School from 6-8 pm. This is a free event. However, we encourage guests to RSVP.
Learn more about Rep. Judy Ward’s Safe Staffing legislation at: https://www.psna.org/codeblue/
PSNA is holding a Members’ PSNA Election Tele-Town Hall on August 21 at 6 pm. Here’s what members need to know:
- Members (who have a phone number on file with PSNA) will be called shortly before the 6 PM start of the Town Hall on August 21.
- The phone call will instruct members on how to participate and hear from PSNA’s Vice Presidential candidates.
- Members will be able to hear from and speak with our 2019 Vice Presidential candidates.
- The Town Hall should last no more than 1 hour.
- We ask that members prepare 2-3 questions they would like to potentially present to the candidates.
Voting will be open August 13 through September 13. Watch your in-box for a “How-To” email from Vote-Now. Members without an email on file will be mailed information. Visit our News & Events page for candidate profiles.
RSVP is required – click here (limited seating)
According to the National Institute on Aging, elder abuse can happen to anyone—no matter the person’s age, sex, race, religion, or ethnic or cultural background. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. This is called elder abuse.
Join PSNA on October 23 for a panel discussion to identify types of abuse, discuss the signs of abuse, address who can help, and more. There is no cost to attend this event.
This event is open to healthcare professionals, students, and the general public.
Location: PSNA Headquarters
Speakers include:
- Pamela Cacchione, Associate Professor of Geropsychiatric Nursing, UPenn
- Jennifer Cummings, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Advanced Practice Nursing, Drexel University | Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
- Department of Aging
- Betsy Snook, PSNA CEO
PSNA will be holding a Nurse Town Hall on Wednesday, February 24 at 8:15 am. This Town Hall will be led by PSNA President Tarik Khan and PSNA Government Affairs Specialist Noah Logan.
If you are unable to attend the 8:15 am Town Hall, we will be holding a second session on February 25 at 8:15 pm.
Use the green ticket button on the upper right to register for this free Zoom event.
Legislative Day is going virtual this year!
Join the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) for our Virtual Legislative Day on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 8:30 am – 12 pm. Presentations include nurse legislators, PSNA’s legislative partners, policy experts, and more. This is a valuable opportunity for you to hear from those directly involved in the legislative process — and you’ll learn more about how you can get involved. Cost is: PSNA Members (Free); Non-Licensed Nursing Students ($5); and Non-Members ($15).
Purchase tickets here or in the ticket box above. Thank you!
Agenda
8:30 am
Welcome & Legislative Overview
by PSNA President Tarik Khan
9:00 am
“Finding Opportunity Amidst the Chaos”
by Janet Habler, MSN, RN
Senior Associate Director, Policy & State Government Affairs
American Nurses Association
10 am
“The Patient Safety Act”
by Senator Maria Collett, RN
10:30 am
PSNA-PAC Update
11 am
“Nurse Licensure Compact”
by Jim Puente, MS, MJ, CAE, Director, Nurse Licensure Compact
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
by Rebecca Fotsch, JD
Director, State Advocacy & Legislative Affairs
National Council of the State Boards of Nursing
12 pm
Closing & Group Screenshot
PSNA invites you attend our online event for an an update and discussion on mandatory vaccination efforts in Pennsylvania. This discussion will include the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) joint letter and PSNA’s newest statement.
Register for this free Zoom. The meeting will be held August 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Join PSNA President Dr. Deb Cardenas and PSNA CEO Wayne Reich for a membership Town Hall on April 28 from 8 – 9 am. Agenda items include: legislative updates on CNO of the Commonwealth and the Patient Safety Act; new initiatives like LPN membership and online education; and upcoming events like Star Leadership and our Coffee and Connect series.
Register here for this free event.
Attendees will receive a Zoom link prior to the event.