NURSES WEEK

This is a time when everyone can show their appreciation for the wonderful work nurses do to help keep our communities healthy. For more information, please visit the American Nurses Association.

Here are some incredible speakers who address nursing issues and tailor their presentations to healthcare groups and others:

Barbara Bartlein, RN, MSW, CSP , Wisconsin USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Barbara has motivated and inspired audiences across the U.S., and has made frequent appearances on national television. She is a member of the National Speaker's Association. A stand-up comedy enthusiast, she has appeared at "The Comedy Club", a five star comedy cafe. Barbara is the author of "Success Matters", a monthly column that focuses on personal and corporate development. A registered nurse with a masters degree in physical and mental health, Barb is an expert in wellness, stress management, relationships and personal development.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

John Bell , * England -- 5.0k to 10.0k

John Bell's work as a patient behaviour consultant over the last 9 years has put him at the forefront of collating best practices in patient relations in the UK and throughout Europe. John's dedication and growing expertise has led him to conduct primary research into patient behaviour such as smoking cessation, non-compliance, and clinic attendance failure. Bell helps medical professionals peel back the layers of individual behaviour to discover effective strategies for engaging patients in prevention and treatment. And, for the practitioner, John reveals how modifications to their language, behaviour and style of response can significantly enhance patient-practitioner interaction.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Joan Borysenko, Ph.D , Colorado USA -- 15.0k to 20.0k

Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., has a powerfully clear personal vision: to bring science, medicine, psychology and spirituality together in the service of healing. Her brilliance as a scientist, clinician and teacher have placed her on the leading edge of the mind/body revolution, and she has become a world-renowned spokesperson for this new approach to health, sharing her pioneering work with a gentle graciousness, enthusiasm and humility.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Kathy Brown, RN, CSP , Minnesota USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Kathy Brown, RN, CSP, brings a dynamic and fun approach to each of her customized presentations. You will be informed, inspired and energized with Kathy's creative learning style. Her background as a communications coordinator, development and training specialist, RN, corporate recruiter, author and business owner brings a wealth of information turned into practical steps for empowered living. Kathy is a popular keynote and seminar speaker using multi-visuals, incorporating music, dance, video and props that make a point. Her book, "Living Happily Ever Laughter... A Guide to Thinking Funny in a Fast Paced World" proves through illustration that laughter IS good for business!
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Sheila Burke , Massachusetts USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Following a distinguished career in the United States Senate, Sheila Burke is now executive dean and a lecturer in public policy at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. In addition, she is on adjunct faculty of the Georgetown University School of Nursing. From 1986-1996, she was chief of staff to former Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole. In 1995, she was also elected to serve as Secretary of the Senate. Prior to joining Senator Dole's personal office, she served on the Senate Committee on Finance, both as a professional staff member and as deputy staff director. Early in her career, she worked as a staff nurse in Berkeley, California, and was director of program and field services for the National Student Nurses Association in New York. Burke has been profiled in The Washington Post and Newsweek magazine.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Karyn Buxman , Missouri USA -- 10.0k to 15.0k

Karyn Buxman combines her skills as a humorist, storyteller, and healthcare professional to help professionals take their work seriously, yet take themselves lightly. A leading expert in therapeutic humor, Karyn wows audiences through keynotes, general sessions, luncheons, and after dinner programs. If the people at your next meeting, conference, or convention are forced to relate to impossible people, outrageous conditions, and stressful situations, Karyn Buxman should be one of your featured speakers.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Glenna Crooks, PhD , Washington DC USA -- 10.0k to 15.0k

Glenna M. Crooks, Ph.D., former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health for the Reagan administration, is founder and president of Strategic Health Policy International, Inc. (SHPI). Based in Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC, SHPI assists businesses and governments to understand and manage policy and political issues in health care.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Kathy Dempsey , Delaware USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Kathy energizes her audiences through speaking and training. Her creative and unique approach is highly interactive, engaging, and packed full of practical strategies for immediate implementation. Kathy brings with her over 25 years of health care, educational training and organizational development experience.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Garland Fritts , Georgia USA -- 2.5k to 5.0k

Mr. Fritts facilitates the evolution of geriatric services for hospitals, integrated healthcare delivery systems, long-term care facilities and large physician groups. His focus is on increasing market share for providers while improving healthcare services to the aging population. His speaking engagements have included the ACHE Congress, ACHE Leadership Forums, AMA Academy for Health Services Marketing, and numerous state hospital associations. His website address is www.geriatricstrategy.com.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Diana Jordan , California USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Take the perkiness of Goldie Hawn, add the singing voice of Bette Midler, the lightning comedic timing of Robin Williams, and top if off with compassion and you get Diana Jordan. Oh, and she's smart! Diana is a veteran at all levels. When asked what was her motivation" She answered, "Humor! Laughter, if somebody happens to learn a little something about themselves during my performance, that's a gift!" Diana likes to say that sometimes her show is like the cartoon, "Where's Waldo?" She says, "I know I'm going to make you laugh, and if you find the find the message in there, you win a candy bar!" Oh, and Oprah thinks she's one of the funniest people on the planet! Not bad!
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Vicki Hess, RN, MS , Maryland USA -- 2.5k to 5.0k

Vicki Hess is a catalyst for ViewpointShift. Vicki brings substantial presentation expertise as well as hands on business and healthcare experience to her projects. In addition to over 23 years of professional experience in sales, management, training and nursing, she holds a Masters degree from Towson University in Human Resource Development.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Fran Solomon, RN, MSEd , California USA -- 2.5k to 5.0k

Fran Solomon is vice-empress of Playfair, Inc., an international consulting company that offers keynote presentations, management seminars, team-building programs, and playfulness trainings to over 100,000 people each year. She helps conduct the research for Matt Weinstein's book, Managing To Have Fun. For almost 20 years they have been innovators in the design and presentation of programs that focus on the value and impact of humor in team building, reward and recognition, creativity, stress management, people-oriented management, and in living a healthier worklife.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Bobbie Staten, RN, MPH, CSP , Nortth Carolina USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Bobbie is a funny, funny lady. A rare talent with spontaneous, creative, contagious humor. She delivers clean, original material that leaves the participants laughing, thinking, reflecting, and growing. Her timing is superb; her message upbeat; her style, entertaining.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Patty Wooten, RN, BSN , California USA -- 2.5k to 5.0k

Patty Wooten is a woman who knows how to laugh about life. Often called "The Queen of Jest", she is a leading national expert in the field of therapeutic humor. Ms Wooten works with companies that want to put fun back into the workplace. Patty is dedicated to the promotion and development of therapeutic humor. Patty teaches and helps health care professionals, patients, caregivers, educators, and business executives to help them understand how to use humor to improve their working environments -- employee relations, client satisfaction, and stress reduction.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Here are some activities suggested by the American Nurses Association for National Nurses Week:
Before you start, be sure to designate a Nurse Week Planning Committee.

• Obtain a proclamation from the mayor of your town proclaiming May 6-12 National Nurses' Week.

• To build collegiality and collaborative relationships, recognize colleagues from other health related disciplines, such as P.T, R.T., with a "we appreciate you" reception, for example.

• Plan a special celebration (luncheon, dinner, or reception) to network and celebrate together. You may want to use this time to honor some of your colleagues. Write letters to local institutions asking them to nominate their outstanding nurse. You can include nurses from practice, education or any other areas. List their names in the program and recognize them with plaques and certificates. Note: Some districts announce their "Nurse of the Year" at this time.

• Promote a positive image of nursing by sponsoring a health fair, conducting preventative screenings in underserved areas, or organizing a walk-a-thon or fun run. You make want to co-sponsor with a large institution like a hospital or health club to share expenses and some of the details that come with planning such an event.

• Sponsor a coloring/art contest or poetry contest for school children using the theme or creating one of your own. The drawings could be displayed in local hospitals, malls, schools, nursing homes, etc.

• Contact local hospitals, schools, and libraries to set up displays for National Nurses Week. Having nurses bring in their caps, student uniforms, and photographs makes a very interesting display.

• Be proactive and volunteer to go out to schools to speak to students about the many roles of nurses today. Take along promotional materials about careers in nursing.

• Write articles or letters to the editor about "hot" nursing or healthcare topics.

• Call radio stations and ask them to make announcements during National Nurses Week. Ask to be a guest on local radio talk or TV shows. This is excellent free PR for nursing (Create your own personal "media database" so that you can easily access the addresses/phone numbers and/or print labels anytime you want to get something out to the press.).

• Utilize TV, radio, newspapers, and community bulletin boards to announce your activities.

• Host a fundraiser and donate the money to a local charity (e.g., a walk-a-thon).

• Organize a candlelight vigil to recognize the hard work of 2.2 million registered nurses in the United States today.

• Write and distribute a press release regarding National Nurses Day.

• Order and distribute the Nurse Week Products available from ANA. For more information see your American Nurse, call 1-800-4ANA, or go to Nursingworld.org.