You can help redefine the nursing profession through the PSNA Pennsylvania Nursing Congress on Practice, Education, and Policy – the state’s largest coalition of nursing organizations. In collaboration with RNs of diverse specialties, your work can bring nurses to the table.
All nurses and healthcare colleagues are encouraged to attend this annual spring meeting.
Action items for this event include:
- Set and achieve goals to improve nursing in PA
- Discuss challenges faced in nursing organizations
- Develop online communities of interest.
This event will be held May 11 at the Sheraton Harrisburg/Hershey from 10 am – 2 pm. The $65 cost includes lunch. RSVP is required.
Don’t miss this FREE panel discussion. Due to room space, your RSVP is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panel-on-workplace-violence-tickets-51086160080
Regaining Your Footing: Finding Stability and Security After a Workplace Violence Event will be held October 23 at Harrisburg University from 6 – 8 pm.
Violence against nurses is an epidemic. In the past decade, there has been a 110% spike in the rate of violent incidents reported against healthcare workers. Nearly 24,000 physical assaults in the workplace occur every year, with almost 75% affecting healthcare providers. More than 20% of RNs and nursing students report that they have been physically assaulted. According to the American Nurses Association, more than half of those nurses experienced verbal abuse within the last year. In many cases, violence is perpetrated by patients or their family members.
Join healthcare professionals, an RN victim of workplace violence, legislators, and PSNA leadership for a panel discussion to assist nurses and healthcare providers in preventing, navigating, and healing from violent events in the workplace.
Speakers
- Angela Simpson, Founder and National Director of Silent No More Foundation (https://silentnomorefoundation.com)
- Toinette Shearer, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Andrea Potteiger, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Vice President of Nursing Operations at UPMC Pinnacle Dauphin Division
- Tom Grace, PhD, MPM, BSN, RN, CHEP, Principal Consultant for Emergency Preparedness for HAPevolve Program
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/
You are cordially invited to the PSNA holiday open house on December 12 from 12 – 7 p.m. Sample hot cider, hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats. Leave with a holiday stocking stuffer!
We would like to take this opportunity to say “thank you” to our members and to introduce the PSNA team working for you. Stop by after 2 pm to visit with PSNA President Dr. Mark Crider.
This event will be held at the PSNA office (3605 Vartan Way, Suite 204, Harrisburg, PA 17110).
RSVP using the EventBrite link above.
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’s Annual Legislative Day
In response to COVID-19, the Department of General Services has announced that, effective Friday, March 13, 2020, all public events in the Capitol Complex will be canceled until further notice.
This includes all buildings reserved and included in PSNA’s annual Legislative Day.
Please stay tuned as PSNA makes final decisions regarding this event.
Should the event be canceled, all paid registrants will be reimbursed. Questions can be directed to [email protected].
The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) will hold its annual Legislative Day on April 8, 2020 in Harrisburg. Nurses and students are invited to join us as we advocate for the profession and our patients in Pennsylvania.
PSNA’s Legislative Day is an important and informative day for nurses in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, nurses are under-represented in our state’s legislature. Although we are the largest group of healthcare providers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, only two members of the General Assembly are RNs. Therefore, it is our responsibility and privilege to share our knowledge and expertise with local officials.
Register using the “Tickets” icon on the top right of this page.
Agenda
8:00 am Registration and Refreshments
8:30 am Rep. Donna Oberlander, Prime Sponsor for CNO of the Commonwealth
9:00 am PSNA Legislative Day Presentation
10:00 am Meetings with Legislators at the Capitol
11:00 am Debriefing
12:00 pm Lunch on Your Own
1:30 pm Legislative Ambassador Program Overview and Graduate Recognition
2:30 pm Closing
PSNA Initiatives
Cost
- Free / PSNA members
- $10 / Non-members
- $5 / non-licensed RN students
Legislative Appointments
- PSNA will contact you within a week of your registration with additional information.
- Would you feel more comfortable joining another Legislative Day attendee during a visit? Just let us know.
- Contact Alex Bonner ([email protected]) for confirmation.
Parking
There are a few garages in walking distance to the Capitol Complex. You can find those garages here. Street parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. Street parking is not free.
| 2020 PSNA Elections:
Tele-Town Hall with Your Presidential Candidates |
We are holding a PSNA Election Tele-Town Hall on August 26 at 6 PM. Here’s what you need to know:
Voting will be open August 24 through September 21. Watch your in-box for a “How-To” email from Vote-Now. Members without an email on file will be mailed information. Click here for a slate of candidates. |
This event is for PSNA members. Call-in information will be e-mailed to members as the date nears.
Stay Tuned for Updates