Posted by Lori Porter on July 25, 1999 at 20:09:04:
Just to let the network readers know, there is a National Association for nursing assistants * NAGNA * our membership is made up of over 20,000 CNAs nationwide. We are active in professional advocacy, pursuing the recognition our profession deserves, education and empowerment. If you have not heard of us, go to our website at nagna.org to learn more about becoming a member of this outstanding organization. We just held the first ever national cna convention and trade show in Missouri. Over 350 CNAs nationwide attended. CNAs from Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Ohio, Vermont, Kentucky, Tennessee, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana and Missouri came together for this two day extravaganza. Some of the comments from our members were "this was an experience of a lifetime" "I've never been more proud to be a CNA" to name a couple. The convention was followed by our 5th annual CNA "Key to Quality" Awards Banquet where 47 CNAs were honored nationally with an audience of 800 there to celebrate their acheivement. Awards varied from Lifetime Acheivement, CNA of the Year to Rookie of the Year. Over 4000 CNA nominations were received and 47 outstanding CNAs were honored with the Key to Quality Plaque. I invite all CNAs to contact NAGNA for information. I am proud to be one of the founders of the organization and take tremedous pride in what the staff and members have been able to achieve for our profession. Phone or email for more information. I am so thrilled to see so many of you communicating this way. Our website does not contain a message board but it will now. Hope to hear from you soon. My name is Lori Porter,CNA and I am the executive director of NAGNA my direct number is (800)784-6049 my email is [email protected] Look forward to hearing from you and God bless each of you.