The Mission of the North Dakota Nurses Association is to promote the professional

development of nurses and enhance health care for all, through practice, education,

research and development of public policy

CREATED 1912INCORPORATED 1916

CHECK US OUT AT NDNA.ORG

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Insurance – discounts with Mercer insurance for liability Professional issues panel - be a voice for changes in nursing practice Leadership institute – Programs to build & enhancing your leadership skills Free CE – online library & monthly webinars – also discounted CEs ANA Meetings & Conferences Networking – its fun ANCC Certification – up to $125 off initial certification & $150 off recertification Nursing journals – Be UP TO DATE with 6 free nursing journals including American Nurse Today,

The American Nurse, OJIN, ANA Smart-briefs ANA Career Center – the latest job openings around the nation Advocacy – Influence decisions in ANA & State Advocacy Efforts Nursebooks.com – save on ANA books Healthy Nurse Program –HealthyNurseTM and the Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) CAREER CENTER for quick access to apply for or post a job

BOARD POSITIONS AND DUTIES

President – spokesperson for NDNA; liaison between state and national office (ANA); provides leadership for the state association

VP of Membership Services – recommend membership benefit changes, retentions and recruitment strategies to the NDNA Board and membership; assume the duties of President in his/her absence

VP of Finance – monitor NDNA fiscal affairs; provide reports of NDNA’s financial conditions; coordinate annual audit

VP of Communications – maintain records of annual meeting and board meetings; assist with NDNA official publications

VP of Practice, Education, Administration, & Research – coordinate practice, education administration and research activities and initiatives

VP of Government Relations – coordinate the development of a legislative platform; review of proposed legislation of NDNA, coordinate a state legislative network; report at annual meeting

Each of the above board positions also need committee members to meet 1-2 times per year.

CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

& STAFF

ROBERTA YOUNG MSN, RNPRESIDENT

DONELLE RICHMOND BSN, RNVP OF FINANCE

TESSA VAN DOORNE MSN, RNVP OF MEMBERSHIP

KRISTIN ROERS MS, RNVP OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

JAMIE HAMMER MSN, RNVP OF PRACTICE, EDUCATION, ADMINISTRATION & RESEARCH

JACKI BLEESS TOPPEN MSN, PMHNP-BCVP OF COMMUNICATIONS

CARMEN BRYHN MSN, RNDIRECTOR OF STATE AFFAIRS