PNAGKC Gears up for April 2000 Regional Conference
Kansas City - With less than two months away for preparation, members of the PNAGKC active core are hard at work Delegates from Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri & Ohio are expected to attend the weekend long celebration of the nursing profession.
The theme "Nursing in the 21st Century: Changes, Challenges, and Commitments" addresses the anticipated role of the nurse focusing on leadership, education, organizational dynamics and nursing practice in the coming millennium.
The two day event will be highlighted with a keynote address by Dr. Eleanor Sullivan, former Dean of the Kansas University School of Nursing and former president of Sigma Theta Tau International.
The regional conference was scheduled to coincide with the 9th PNAGKC Annual Ball to follow into the evening. President Ernesto Rosas is busy coordinating all activities with each committee and Project Co-chairpersons Beth Rosas and Rizvend Pecana. "In order for this project to be a success, coordination among committee chairpersons and members is a must," according to Ernie Rosas. He adds, "So far, there has been a tremendous response and enthusiastic cooperation from those who volunteered to pitch in this project."
NEWS FLASH! Hospitals will receive help from foreign nurses under legislation headed for enactment this month. The law will relieve shortage of nurses in many rural areas and depressed urban neighborhoods around the country. Up to 500 nurses a year will get visas under a new H-1C program, which is modeled after temporary visa program for high-tech workers. Hospitals must prove they can’t get US workers to fill nursing slots.- The Kiplinger Washington Letter
Writer’s Block
Rizvend P.
"Come Together...Right Now..."
This is my poor attempt at quoting lyrics from an old John Lennon song from another era. Poor as it may seem, it captures a timely message for the turn of the century. In order to survive, in order to succeed, we need to consolidate our strengths to overshadow our weaknesses.
Although, most of us are Filipinos, we come from a diverse cultural heritage. Cebuanos, Ilongos, Ilocanos, Batangenos, Tagalog or Muslims, This is the PNAGKC. Nursing, the bond that holds us together is embedded in virtues of service, altruism and caring for others. As Filipinos, resilience and the bayanihan spirit has kept us distinct from all the rest. The result is the Filipino Nurse that embodies the ideals, the objectives and he aspirations of the PNAGKC.
The turn of the century is at hand. This is a time for us to prove ourselves and improve on ourselves once again. In the last nine years, we have taken pride in ourselves with helping numerous organizations, individuals and causes. Now is the time to do more...together.
R.P.
President’s Message
For most of us, Christmas is a season in which we can actually find to reflect on our good fortunes and on things which bring great joy in our life. It is a time to reveal in the love and warmth of family and friends, and disengage from the stress of our daily routines and truly appreciate the beauty of our surroundings and the many privileges we enjoy in this country.
At times when life can be difficult for us, let us find comfort in our many blessings and know that the trials and tribulations of everyday life ultimately help build strength and depth of experiences in us. We can always find happiness if we look within ourselves and recognize the subtle gestures of friendship and caring bestowed by loved ones and those who wish you well..
Now that this century is coming to an end, the New Millennium is almost within us; it does represent new and upbeat feelings in our lives. I thank and compliment all of you and your extraordinary efforts over the course of this year. We are always nurses in spirit and in heart. I appreciate all the enthusiasm, dedication and patience most of us have portrayed in this challenging time of our nursing career. The PNAGKC nurses are the most compassionate group of professionals that I have been associated with, and for this I am truly proud.
May your heart be filled with happiness in this Blessed Holiday Season and best wishes to everyone in the Year 2000.
Sincerely,
Ernie Rosas, RN BSN
President, PNAGKC 1999-2000
Modern technology has provided venues of medical care beyond my imaginations. Everyday, researchers discover and update the practice of medicine. Staying current with these new information is not a leisure that we can all readily afford so I would like to share some of the information I have read.
In the 1999 Fall Issue of CURRENTS in Emergency Cardiovascular Care, there is an interesting article on Three rescuer, interposed abdominal compression CPR (IAC-CPR) In this technique, they have included the addition of mid abdominal compression during the times between chest compression of conventional CPR.
The theory behind is that interposed abdominal compression provides an additional artificial circulation approximately equal to the blood flow generated by chest compression. Therefore, by performing IAC with convention CPR, it potentially doubles the circulation during the procedure. These positive hemodynamic effects of IAC with CPR has been suggested by animal
studies.
Research studies in 426 humans, 151 dogs and 14 pigs have revealed no local trauma from abdominal compression except for one case of traumatic pancreatitis in a child. There is no evidence of increased emesis, aspiration from performing IAC and there is evidence that if positive
abdominal pressure is applied during ventilations from the beginning of resuscitation , the occurrence of gastric insufflation before endotracheal intubation is reduced.
Based on these evidence, IAC-CPR will be seriously considered for emphasis in the upcoming International Guidelines 2000 Conference at Dallas Texas on February 5-8 year 2000. If interested submit application to ECC Director of Science, AHA National Center before December 1,l999 . The Fax No. is 214-987-9361.
For your comments, questions, concerns regarding this new intervention, you are invited to visit this website. www.vet.purdue.edu/iacpr. Your input will be taken seriously.
Reference:
Charles L. Babbs, MD, PhD, ACLS Subcommittee
CURRENTS in Emergency Vascular Care , Volume 10. No 3 Fall 1999 pp 6-7
American Heart Association
Ed Alcazaren slices that perfect swing
Alice Alcazaren and Elvie Leone showing off par 54 smiles!
PNAGKC Moves to secure its financial future
At a recent general meeting of the PNAGKC, the future of the general funds was discussed regarding the manner in which it was deposited. for several years, the funds were kept in a non-interest bearing checking account from which the organization treasurer managed the account.
The officers and members of the board decided to conduct a two month study of the issue with the President, Treasurer and Auditor as members of the study panel. As a result, the amount of $10,000 was allotted for certificate of deposit and the rest was left in an interest bearing checking account with the First National Bank of Kansas from which the Treasurer could manage PNAGKC’s expenses.
According to the President of the PNAGKC, this was necessary in order to utilize the fund’s full potential.
Kansas City- Summer has been
productive for the PNAGKC. In fulfilling its commitment to public service, PNAGKC members and their families received phone pledges amounting to $7,557 for Kansas City Public Television. This was enough to get the KCPT operational funds above the $50,000 level for the year in such a short span of time. The PNAGKC shares KCPT’s commitment to quality and educational programming a a tool for a growing community.
Fulfilling your pledge
By Maria Delia C. Iloreta, RN, MA
Bring out your best barong. Find that lovely sequined terno; polish your dancing shoes. It is almost time to sparkle and shine.
New Year’s Day 2000? You’re close. It will be the Grand Opening Celebration of the Filipino Cultural Center scheduled for June 3, 2000. The Mayor and other official dignitaries will grace the occasion. Prominent individuals in the financial and cultural community will celebrate along. News anchor Cynthia Smith will be covering this historical event. Grand Opening will rock 75th St. and I-35.
Today, drive by and take a snapshot of the building while construction is in progress? It’s huge. It’s inspiring and symbolic of the Filipino "bayanihan" spirit.
The building design is functionally and thoughtfully executed. Ample space is planned to accommodate folk dance rehearsals, presentations, and other social and cultural functions. Offices are devised for the PNAGKC and the Philippine Medical Society.
The Center could offer many more exciting possibilities. It could be a receiving place to welcome Philippine dignitaries and to greet visiting Filipino artists. For he culinary enthusiasts, it could be a place to conduct Filipino cooking demonstrations. It could also be house a collection of Filipino artifact costumes, books, videos or tapes. The possibilities are endless. Every Filipino and the members of the local community will certainly benefit from this endeavor. Greater Kansas City will hear about us in a very impressive way. The Center may well be the only one of its kind in the country.
Additionally, brick-laden walkways will surround the Center. Each brick will bear a name. Could it be your name? Your child’s name? Your parent’s name? (Or could everyone else’s name be there, but yours?)
Thanks to those who have pledged. Because of your pledges, the Filipino Cultural Center Foundation signed a firm contract for $300,000.00. For those who have fulfilled their pledges, your promptness is very much appreciated. For those who haven’t, the Foundation does not doubt your trustworthiness and your integrity in fulfilling your pledges. Pledge fulfillment becomes an absolute necessity in order to transform this dream into a stunning reality.
Your pledge signifies that you want to be part of a legacy; you want to make a powerful statement; and you want to make a sound investment. We’re building a terrific "present" for ourselves. The Center becomes a haven where we can exercise our heritage fully and freely; a retreat for self-expression so that we can cultivate wholeness and satisfaction within ourselves; a cultural showcase where we could take our friends to, so that they may know us better.
We are also building a bright "future" for our children. The Center becomes a sound investment that earns well beyond the arena of financial gains. The Center is more than a structure. It becomes an investment for our children’s learning, for their growth and development. It is a cultural environment that would help them understand themselves, their roots and their identity.
Therefore, being a contributing part of the Filipino Cultural Center is an opportunity. Don’t miss out on it. If you see it and you miss it, you’ll remember it for the rest of your life!
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Serving Old St. Patrick’s Church
Dear Mr. Rosas,
Thank you very much for the generous donation of food, clothing, and toiletries to the Cathedral’s Emergency Assistance Office. The donation you valued at $300.00 will help us keep the food pantry stocked well through the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday. The kindness you and your fellow nurses have shown will feed scores of poor and indigent of the downtown Kansas City area.
Please pass along our gratitude to Alice Alcazaren and her family for coordinating the collection and pick-up with me.
God bless you and your colleagues in your endeavor to save lives.
Yours in Christ,
signed
Paul Kim
Emergency Assistance Coordinator
In the month of November...
...members of the PNAGKC opened their hearts
...and gave a little.
...To those in need...it meant a lot....
To all those who gave...
Thank You
Seminar Attracts Many Area Nurses
Seminar sponsored by the PNAGKC and and HealthMidwest attracted many local area nurses. The event titled "Healthcare Issues for the Millennium" was held at Baptist Medical Center to accomplish PNAGKC's commitment to continuing education for the year. A total of 67 attendees which was more than double the amount of last year’s headcount were dealt information from local experts in their respective fields. "The feedback from those who filled out the questionnaires has been favorable," according to Cory Sorio chairperson of the Educational committee.
"It started as a seminar about healthcare issues for the millennium. We were informed of how the indiscriminate use of antibiotics for any kind of infection has made strains of infectious microorganisms develop resistance to a number of antibiotics. We were also reminded of how the basic good handwashing technique can stop the spread of germs from one patient to another," arelates Emilie Turalba referring to Dr. Drik’s topic about current infectious diseases issues. Other topics included Challenges of Hospice Care by Mary Godbout, RN, Minority Healthcare Issues by Linda Morris, RN, and Ethnic Pharmacology by Michele Baker, PhD.
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