3rd Annual Tennessee Nurses Foundation Silent Auction.As a member of the Tennessee Tennessee, state, United States Tennessee (tĕn`əsē', tĕn'əsē`), state in the south-central United States. Nurses Association, you know that the Tennessee Nurses Foundation is the arm of the association that strives to support and encourage leadership and scholarships in nursing. At previous annual conventions, we were privileged to hear from graduates who attended the Leadership Institute for Nursing Excellence through funding from TNF's Leadership Program. What a thrill thrill (thril) a vibration felt by the examiner on palpation. diastolic thrill one felt over the precordium during ventricular diastole in advanced aortic insufficiency. to hear young staff nurses speak with such enthusiasm and love about the profession that we all share! Just think what a difference it would make in the growth of Tennessee nurses as leaders within our profession, if more nurses were able to attend because of funding provided by the Tennessee Nurses Foundation. This worthwhile endeavor, as well as TNF's Nursing Research Grant program and the Memorial Educational Scholarship program, come from donations to the Tennessee Nurses Foundation. The only program that has funding from another source within TNF TNF abbr. tumor necrosis factor TNF, n an abbreviation for tumor necrosis f is the Tennessee Professional Assistance Program, which is supported by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. So how can you help? In addition to direct donations to TNF, you can donate an item to the TNF Silent Auction to be held at the TNA Annual Convention on October October: see month. 24-26, 2008 in middle Tennessee “Middle Tennessee” redirects here. For the university in Murfreesboro, see Middle Tennessee State University. Middle Tennessee is a distinct portion of the state of Tennessee, delineated according to law as well as custom. at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, Franklin, Tenn. If each member provides an item, we can have a lot of fun at the auction, and, in turn, help support the profession of nursing in Tennessee. Items suggested for donations include, but are not limited to, autographed au·to·graph n. 1. A person's own signature or handwriting. 2. A manuscript in the author's handwriting. tr.v. au·to·graphed, au·to·graph·ing, au·to·graphs 1. sports items, tickets to the theater/movie/sports, restaurant/spa treatment gift certificates, a week of vacation at a time share, horseback ride, jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring. , apparel, paintings, gift baskets, etc. Antique antique. The term has been used collectively to designate classical Greek and Roman works of art, particularly sculptures; as an adjective to indicate an object, a period, or a style of ancient or early times; and as a noun, for objects of art, furniture, rugs, nursing books and prints have been very popular. You can also share some of those lovely items that you would rather stop dusting. If you are downsizing (1) Converting mainframe and mini-based systems to client/server LANs. (2) To reduce equipment and associated costs by switching to a less-expensive system. (jargon) downsizing , we would love your gently used treasures. Please let us know what you would like to donate by filling out the TNF Silent Auction Donation Form and mailing it to TNA by July 31, 2008. The form is available in this issue of the Tennessee Nurse, or online at www.tnaonline.org. If you do not know by July 31 what you will donate, let us know that you want to help and would like to donate an item to be named later. We need your assistance to get the item to the Convention by personal delivery or through a fellow member (no items shipped to the hotel please). This makes sure that nothing gets missed or misplaced mis·place tr.v. mis·placed, mis·plac·ing, mis·plac·es 1. a. To put into a wrong place: misplace punctuation in a sentence. b. . The TNF 2008 Silent Auction donors will be listed in the Winter 2008 issue of the Tennessee Nurse publication (circulation more than 100,000). Also, your donation is TAX DEDUCTIBLE That which may be taken away or subtracted. In taxation, an item that may be subtracted from gross income or adjusted gross income in determining taxable income (e.g., interest expenses, charitable contributions, certain taxes). , as the Tennessee Nurses Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c) (3) organization. With a minimum of effort from each of us, a significant amount of money can be raised again this year. We look forward to seeing you in Franklin in October!
TNF Silent Auction Committee Members:
(Southeast) Sharon Bailey
nursebailey@chartertn.net
(Middle) Ann Duncan
ann@centerfornursing.org
Janice Harris
harris1003@bellsouth.net
Sue Willoughby, Chair
sue228@comcast.net
(West) La-Kenya Kellum
lakellum@msn.com
RELATED ARTICLE: Convention Schedule
Friday, October 24
8:30 - 10:45 a.m. House of Delegates
Opening
11:00 a.m. - Why Ethics Matter (1.0 Contact Hours)
12:00 p.m. in Nursing Practice
Kate Payne, JD, RN
Director of Ethics,
Saint Thomas Hospital
12:15 p.m. - TNA Awards Luncheon
1:45 p.m.
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Candidates Forum
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Issues & Bylaws Forum
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Advanced Practice
Issues Forum &
Council Meeting
Saturday, October 25
8:00 - 10:30 a.m. House of Delegates
Resolutions and Bylaws
10:30 a.m. Exhibits & Poster
- 2:00 p.m. Session Open
11:30 a.m. - The Health of our (1.0 Contact Hours)
12:30 p.m. State
Susan Cooper, MSN, RN
Commissioner
Tennessee Department
of Health
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Exhibits & Schools of
Nursing Luncheon
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Poster (1.0 Contact Hours)
Presentations Q & A
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Nurses & Health Policy (1.0 Contact Hours)
Dr. Jan Towers,
Director of
Health Policy
American Academy of
Nurse Practitioners
2:00 - 5:30 p.m. Additional Educational
Opportunities
* A total of 3.0 Contact
Hours of Continuing
Nursing Education will be
offered Saturday
afternoon, including the
presentation above by
Dr. Jan Towers. You will
have the opportunity to
choose between other topics
of interest that will
possibly include: Patient
Safety and Successful
Communication; Improving
Health Outcomes in
Vulnerable Populations
Through Learner-Centered
Education; Spiritual
Well-Being on Violence in
HIV Positive Intimate
Partners; Palliative Care;
Identifying and Managing
Child Sexual Abuse Concerns;
What Nurses Want from their
Nursing Managers; Health
Information Network
Technology; Professional
Boundaries; Building a
Civilized Workplace;
Economic Value of Nurses;
And Educating Students
within a Culture of Safety.
7:00 p.m. - Fun & Games - New Orleans
9:00 p.m. Style!
Sunday, October 26
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Voting for TNA Elections
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. TN-PAC General Session (1.0 Contact Hours)
10:00 - 11:00 TNF General Session (0.75 Contact Hours)
a.m.
11:15 a.m. - House of Delegates
Noon
Election Results
Installation of
TNA Board of Directors
Noon Convention Adjournment
Total: 7.75 Contact Hours
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