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      <title>Our Chapter</title>
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           The Orange County/Long Beach Chapter is a vibrant, engaged group of nurse leaders spanning clinical practice, academia, and industry that meet monthly to connect, network, and discuss the top nursing issues of the day. Our members include nurse managers, nurse executives, nursing consultants, nursing professors, and emerging nurse leaders as well. In addition to a focus on professional development, our chapter also prioritizes community outreach, with our current initiatives revolving around elder care and placement.
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           ACNL supports nursing research and scholarly activities (e.g. evidence-based practice or performance improvement projects). ACNL will provide access to the membership database for identifying potential participants for research studies or other scholarly endeavors for qualifying projects.
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           An ACNL membership is an investment in your professional development. ACNL members receive many benefits and opportunities that can improve not only their careers, but the profession as a whole.
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           When you become a member of ACNL you join California's network of nurse leaders. ACNL membership provides you with many benefits to help you increase your knowledge, skills, and expertise while advancing the nursing profession.
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           The purpose of this committee is to plan and orchestrate the coming year's annual conference.
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           The Bylaws Committee performs an annual review and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors for adding, amending, deleting or making any other changes in the bylaw
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           The goal of this committee is to strengthen ACNL’s voice and influence by utilizing effective communication strategies and consistent messaging.
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           The Finance Committee monitors ACNL's finances and assists the Board of Directors in determining the appropriate financial direction of the organization.
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           The Healthy Work Environment Committee is charged with linking resources and best practices, identifying and creating resources and tools for nurse leaders that support and foster excellence in patient care.
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           Nancy Blake
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           Danielle Gabele
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           Member Experience
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           The Member Experience Committee develops strategies to recruit and retain ACNL members. The committee is also charged with the oversight of ACNL’s marketing plan.
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           Janette Moreno
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           Amy Rice
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           The purpose of the Nurse Leadership Development Committee is to help evaluate, plan and recommend programs and events that meet the educational needs of ACNL’s diverse membership. This dynamic team also develops outcome measurements for nursing leadership development.
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           Salma Mansour
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           Norie Bencito Acaac
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           The Nominations Committee manages the process for vetting board candidates and compiles and presents the final roster for elections.
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           Laurie Ecoff
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           Quality, Safety, and Engagement
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           This team promotes quality and patients safety initiatives by gathering and sharing information, resources and best practices with ACNL members.
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           Sarah Ferrari
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           This committee oversees ACNL's scholarships and recognition awards.
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           Jeffery Hudson-Covolo
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           Anne Tanner
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           Mary Lopez
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           Research
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           This committee promotes the value of research to improve nursing practice and recommends, implements and evaluates ACNL research projects and priorities.
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           Kim Failla
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           Sarah Flores
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      <author>rene@nfluencegroup.com (Rene Faulcon)</author>
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           Foundation for
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           Leadership Excellence
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           Creating a Community of Nurse Leaders
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           Next Courses In 2022:
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           August 8-12, 2022 - San Diego
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           More Information and online registration
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           November 14-18, 2022 - Garden Grove
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           Our health care environment is changing rapidly. Health care reform, pay for performance, HCAHPS, value-based purchasing, quality, patient safety and other critical initiatives are vital to the success of your healthcare organization and your ability to provide optimal patient care.
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           Foundation for Leadership Excellence is a five-day intensive program to help you develop long-lasting, effective leadership skills. Whether its human resource issues, customer-service concerns, implementation of quality and patient safety initiatives, budget analysis, cost-saving mandates or building your influence as a leader, you will gain new perspectives and solutions for the difficult challenges you face on a daily basis. 
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           Course Objectives Include:
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            Explore innovations in nursing practice and leadership.
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            Identify and grow your personal leadership style to increase your influence and effectiveness.
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            Develop strategies to build a positive work environment with motivated employees where optimal inter-professional practice flourishes.
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            Examine proven approaches to enhance customer service and patient engagement to increase HCAHPS and CGCAHPS scores.
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            Utilize business plans and financial reports to drive decision-making.
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            Integrate performance-improvement, regulatory and accrediting principles into your leadership role.
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            Discover the nurse leader’s role in health care reform and the institute of Medicine’s Future of Nursing vision. 
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            Discuss implications of policy decisions on nursing practice and patient care. 
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            Develop proficiency in providing meaningful feedback to employees. 
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            Devise strategies to effectively lead and manage change. 
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            Re-energize your spirit to be the best leader possible.
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           ACNL Membership Types
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            ACNL offers several types of membership: Regular, Emeritus, Affiliate, and Lifetime.
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           Read about each below or click the JOIN ACNL button above to join now.
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           ACNL Regular Membership
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            Regular Member
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           is defined as registered nurses who function in leadership roles that optimize wellness.
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           A registered nurse who:
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            has responsibility for management and/or leadership of the patient care process, or
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            manages financial resources in healthcare, or
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            manages and directs appropriate allocation and utilization of human resources in healthcare, or
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            provides education and/or consultation to healthcare providers or consumers of healthcare, or
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            provides healthcare in an advanced and/or independent practice role, or
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            designs, conducts or evaluates research in healthcare, or
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            publishes, edits or authors for a healthcare publication, or
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            provides leadership in regulatory and other nursing and healthcare organizations, or
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           Emeritus Membership is an active ACNL member for 5 years or more, age 62 or older, working less than 25% time.
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           Affiliate Member is an individual who is not a registered nurse, but has a direct communication or connection with nurse leaders on a regular basis and who either contributes to the profession of nursing or who serves the profession in a support role (Formerly Professional Colleague).
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           Annual Membership: $180
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           ACNL Lifetime Membership 
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           Lifetime membership is available to ACNL members who are 65 and over and have been ACNL members for at least 10 consecutive years. In order to obtain Lifetime Membership, please contact the ACNL office.
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           Lifetime Membership: $1,200
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      <description>ACNL offers scholarships, including the Nurses' Float and Pamela Jane Nye Scholarships, which are awarded at ACNL's Annual Conference in February. See below for more details.</description>
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           The Nightingale Scholarship
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            The Association of Kern County Nurse Leaders (AKCNL) is pleased to announce our Nightingale Nursing Scholarship Award. This scholarship is available to assist in undergraduate and graduate preparation of nurses in Kern County. There are 10 undergraduate and/or graduate scholarships available in the amount of $1000.00 each. These funds have been raised by the Association of Kern County Nurse Leaders (AKCNL). Undergraduate and graduate students with nursing leadership qualities are eligible and are strongly encouraged to apply. 
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           Here you will find the latest COVID-19 news and resources. This page will be updated as new information is available.
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           Growth Rate Visualization by Location
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           American Hospital Association (AHA) Guide to Forecasting Models
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           California Health Corps
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           HealthImpact Toolkit for Clinical Agencies
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           HealthImpact Toolkit for Students and Volunteers Preparing for Assignment
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           Medical Solutions Health Care Staffing Overview
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           Caring for Caregivers
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           Recommended Articles from the ACNL Healthy Work Environment Committee
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           Nurses in Distress: A Synopsis of Oregon Center for Nursing's 2021 Virtual Summit
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           Who's Taking Care of You While You're Taking Care of Everyone Else? (ACNL Podcast)
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           Finding Joy in Work (ACNL Webinar)
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           Pandemics: A history of discrimination
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           Nursing Programs
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           HealthImpact Academia Toolkits
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           Information Regarding Coronavirus Impact on CCNE-Accredited Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs
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           AACN Considerations for COVID-19 Preparedness andResponse in U.S. Schools of Nursing
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           CACN Letter to Governor Newsom Regarding Nursing Programs in Jeopardy due to COVID-19
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           CACN Letter to Loretta Melby, California Board of Registered Nursing Acting Executive Officer, Regarding Nursing Programs in Jeopardy Due to COVID-19
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           CACN-COADN Letter to Governor Newsom Regarding BRN CCR Section 1426 (g)(2)
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            916.779.6949
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           CNSA Statement to Governor Newsom Regarding BRN CCR Section 1426 (g)(2)
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           Interested in running for the incoming Board?
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           Chapter Board
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           The following proposed bylaw changes will be voted at the ACNL Annual Program during the business meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from 9:30am - 10:45am 
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      <title>Circles of Giving</title>
      <link>https://oclb.acnl.org/circleofgiving</link>
      <description>Every donation counts! YOU can make a significant difference by donating any amount to ACNL. Increasing the number of members contributing to our program improves our ability to secure donations from foundations and outside contributors.</description>
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           Contribute to ACNL's Circles of Giving!
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           Every donation counts! YOU can make a significant difference by donating any amount to ACNL. Increasing the number of members contributing to our program improves our ability to secure donations from foundations and outside contributors. 
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           Together We Make A Difference!
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           ACNL’s
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            is an exciting initiative to actualize the vision, purpose and spirit of ACNL through philanthropic efforts by members like you. It’s about taking charge of our future by ensuring that the vital work we do continues to flourish. Most importantly, 
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            program empowers California nurse leaders to support one another through a shared spirit of contribution, commitment and service. 
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           The future is in our hands!
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           , you become an important partner in designing ACNL’s future while helping us garner the critical dollars to expand core programs, including:
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            Education and Professional Development - 
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            Mentorship -
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            Health Policy -
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             raising our voice for change
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           Click Below to Contribute
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