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2009 FNA District 21 Nurse of Year Award Great Success!!
On May 8, 2009, Florida Nurse’s Association (FNA) – District 21, diligently honored eight (8) nominees for FNA Broward County ‘2009 Nurse of the Year award.
All nominees along with the winner (pictured left to right) Deborah J. Hill, Inka Weiner, Karen Mulvaney (winner), Barbara Pritchard, Catherina Chang-Martinez, Don Dolan and Debbie Pennington. (Not pictured Terri Calabello)
- Although, these nominees were not selected as the winner, they of course are all winners in our sight, the act of being nominated and recognized, as Broward County’s “Best Leaders” is an immeasurable honor in itself.
LEFT & BELOW: This year’s NURSES WEEK national theme was “Nurses Building a Healthy America”. Our event was held at Diamante’s Banquet Center in Tamarac, FL. The evening was filled with FNA members, Corporate Sponsors, Co-Sponsors, and several past Nurses of the year, excitement, intense suspense and many nominee supporters. 
ABOVE: Peggy Davis, President FNA District 21 Welcomes Nurses Week Dinner Participants
BELOW: Congratulation and admiration goes to our deserving winner, Karen Mulvaney RN, BS, MSN, a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Coral Springs Medical Center. Karen is a member of the South Florida Disaster Medical Assistance Team, the Southeast Region International Medical Surgical Response Team, National Disaster Medical System Team (DMAT), a full-time Trauma Nurse, a Certified Critical Care Registered nurse (CCU/ED/PCU), Certified Emergency Nurse, Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) (helicopter nurse), Certified and National Registered Paramedic (EMTP), and an adjunct professor at Broward College. In her spare time, she volunteers her time to local functions in need of a nurse i.e. marathons and the Air and Sea Show, she also lends her time to assist the elderly and finally she likes to read and watch medical shows. Karen also belongs to numerous professional Associations, including the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Emergency Nurses Association and the Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association. Karen was highly praised and nominated by Dr. Marie Rosina.
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ABOVE: FNA21 Nurse of Year Recipient Karen Mulvaney with Wava D. Hartsel Student Nurse Scholarships of $1000 each awarded to Students Nurses: Teresa Eklof and Gabriela Mekic-Ruiz, both from Nova Southeastern University (NSU).
Florence Nightingale's light passes on to another generation of nurses.
ABOVE: We were graced with the attendance of several of our past Honorable FNA Nurses of the Year; they were recognized and honored as well. They were Dr. Cynthia Fletcher (2008), Deborah Mizell (2006), Naomi Benton-Brown (2004), and Estoria Sirmans (2003).
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ABOVE: Two of our members were honored as FNA Members of the Year: Jeffrey Mack, RN, ACRN, CHPN - Patient Care Administrator of Vitas Innovative Hospice Care as one of our Corporate Sponsors for his continuous major contributions, and Hector P. Cintron MSN, ARNP-BC, CWCN, our WEBMASTER: Florida Nurse Association, District 21.
ABOVE: Live entertainment for our program included two of the most talented students from Dillard High School for the Performing Arts – Members of Harmony Plus - Jasmine Colon and LaQuasha Powell. Our raffle / silent auction was also a huge success!
ABOVE: Valued FNA21 Member Jean Ready delivers the Invocation.
ABOVE: FNA21 2nd VP and Nurses Week Chair Naomi Benton-Brown once again served as the evenings emcee and treated our gathering to her quick wit and gentle coaxing to keep the program moving smoothly.
ABOVE: FNA21 Treasurer Nelly Stone introducing one of our scholarship winners Gabriela Mekic-Ruiz
Above L-R: Noemi Benton-Brown Nurses week Committee Chair,NOY Winner Karen Mulvaney and valued FNA 21 member Connie Upshaw
ABOVE: FNA21 Board Member Elizabeth Olafson addresses gathering.
Kudos to our esteem committee members for making this event a huge success: President, Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Davis, 1st VP - Dr. Sherry Pontious, 2nd VP - Naomi Benton-Brown, Secretary – Barbara Pritchard, and Treasurer – Nelly Stone. In addition, of course, our Board of Directors: Christine Browne, Kitty Chadwell, Jeffrey Mack, Elizabeth Olafson, Sheree Rosenbloom and Hector P. Cintron. We commend Connie Upshaw for her pivotal participation as Co-Chair.
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Content Submitted by Naomi Benton-Brown RN, BSN, FNA21 Chair and 2nd VP
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FNA District 21: March 2009 Meeting Minutes
(More pictures to follow)
 The FNA District 21 March 9 general membership meeting/meet and greet social was held at the Broward County Health Department. The purpose of the event was to encourage membership as well as to fellowship with our new and seasoned members. Invitations to the Meeting/Social were sent out to our FNA membership and local Universities. Approximately 25 participants accepted our invitation.
The meeting was attended by a diverse and highly energized group of Nurses. Attendees included long standing, seasoned members of District 21, those who have recently joined the ranks of FNA21 and a healthy contingent of nurses who plan on joining in the near future! The Board and some members also provided a plentiful amount of food and drink to keep everyone fueled up for the district business at hand.
After a brief welcome by newly elected District 21 president Margaret Davis the floor was opened to the general membership for suggestions and possible initiatives for FNA District 21. The Board members held a “unity” forum, in which attendees were welcomed and encouraged to give their input on what directions they would like to see their local organization’s involvement. There were many creative ideas brought to the table, i.e. initiating and implementing Community Service/outreach activities, increasing membership along with the benefits of being a member, scholarships, annual Nurse of the Year Awards and the need for continuing educational programs.
The general consensus was that increased Community Outreach by District 21 will, most importantly, benefit the community in which we work and live. The added bonus for FNA 21 is to underscore the important, vital role professional Nurses play in our communities' health care delivery. This concept also ties in to this year’s Nurses Week Theme:
NURSES: BUILDING A HEALTHY AMERICA
FNA21's involvement in the community is a not new initiative. In Spring of 2007 FNA District 21 entered into a collaborative program with the Broward Coalition to End Homeleeness. This Community Outreach was largely initiated, developed and instituted by FNA member Jean Ready with the support of District 21. Outgoing FNA21 President Christine Browne is credited with being a force out in the community who gets the job done, visiting homeless shelters on a weekly basis. Hats off to these dedicated selfless members of FNA21. May they serve as examples of what we can accomplish in the future.
Please, plan to get involved and to help make a difference in our Organization and Community. We have an awesome and dedicated Board of Directors who would love to have you join us for our meetings. See our meeting information on our website.
Thanks to all who attended for making this a great meeting!
Submitted by: Naomi Benton-Brown, 2nd VP - FNA District 21 & FNA21 Webmaster: Hector Cintron
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In December 2008 Dr Sarah Fishman ARNP welcomed members of FNA District 21 into her beautiful home for the installation of FNA21 2009 Officers and Board Members. It was also a time to cellebrate the holidays and spread good cheer!
Plenty of food for all with members bringing there favorite dishes, showing off their culinary flair!
Many Thanks to Dr Fishman for her hosptality!!
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Smiles all around!
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The important work of installing Officers
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FNA District 21 2008 Officers and Board Members
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