Metrolina

METROLINA OF NORTH CAROLINA

ASSOCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL

HEALTH NURSES (MNCAOHN)

Welcome to the home page for the Metrolina of North Carolina

Association of Occupational Health Nurses. This association is

one of seven local chapters of the North Carolina Association

of Occupational Health Nurses (NCAOHN) and is also a chapter of

the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN)

The Metrolina Association consists of nurses who are practicing in the field of occupational and environmental health nursing. These nurses either reside or practice in the following counties:

Anson Cabarrus Cleveland Gaston Lincoln Mecklenburg Stanley Union

The Metrolina Chapter meets quarterly at the West Campus of CPCC. A short business meeting is conducted followed by programs that provide CEU’s that deal with issues concerning occupational health nurses.

MNCAOHN BOARD MEMBERS

PRESIDENT: Theresa Scott: - theresa.scott@altria.com

VICE PRESIDENT: Deborah Brackett- Edwards - Debbie.Brackett@ticona.com

SECRETARY: Robin Primm - Robin.Primm@perdue.com

TREASURER: Rachel Clanton - clantonr@gmh.org

MNCAOHN COMMITTEE CHAIRS

NOMINATIONS/AWARDS: Patricia Tessineer

COMMUNICATIONS: Mamie Joseph

EDUCATION: Kathy Bumgardner

MEMBERSHIP: Kay Starrett

FINANCE: Rachel Clanton

HISTORIAN: Pat Weisel

HOSPITALITY: Kay Starrett

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS: Carol Summey

BY-LAWS: Theresa Scott

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2008 CALENDAR of EVENTS

METROLINA NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES

Board and General Meetings will be held at CaroMont Hospital

2525 Court Drive, Gastonia, NC

Month             Date                                        Location

AUGUST:     08/08/08        8^th Annual Symposium

MNCAOHN 8th Annual Symposium

Managing Expected Medical and Physical Changes in the Aging Baby Boomer Population.

Topics:
Computer Vision Syndrome
Introduction to Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Core Concept of Wellness
Dietary Disadvantages and Advantages in a Affluent Aging Generation
Men's Health Issues: Da Vinci Robotic Surgery and other Disorders

Date: Friday, August 08, 2008

Location: Gaston Memorial Hospital Auditorium
Gastonia, NC

Time: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Registration:
AAOHN members 40.00
Nonmembers 45.00
Onsite: 50.00

6.5 CEU's available

08/25/08         Board Meeting       Highland Rm, CaroMont, Hsp.



SEPTEMBER:   09/10/08 – 09/12/08  Conference of Leaders        Atlanta, GA

   09/22/08         General Meeting                 Pine Room

OCTOBER:    10/08/08 -10/10/08   NCAOHN Fall State Conference

   10/20/08 Board Meeting             Highland Rm, CaroMont Hsp.

NOVEMBER:  11/10/08 General Meeting / Induction of Officers CaroMont                                                           Auditorium

DECEMBER: 12/08/08 Nurse of the Year Christmas Social, Gaston City Club

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