IACRN
BOSTON-NE CHAPTER
Newsletter July 2024
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President's Message
Dear Members of the Boston-New England Chapter of IACRN,
I hope this letter finds you enjoying the start of summer. As we move through 2024, I am thrilled to share some exciting updates and highlights from our chapter.
First and foremost, I am delighted to announce that several of our members, including our secretary Amy Sabean, have successfully received their CRN certification by portfolio. This achievement is a testament to their hard work, expertise, and commitment to excellence in our field. Please join me in congratulating them on this amazing accomplishment! Reminder, that the Boston-New England Chapter has a Certification Accountability Group (CAG), currently led by our treasurer Catherine Dempsey, that just started meeting in preparation for the October 1st portfolio submission deadline.
On June 18th, we hosted our first post-COVID in-person chapter meet-up at Time Out Market in the Fenway area. It was wonderful to reconnect face-to-face and share experiences. We look forward to more opportunities to gather in person together in the future.
Our Education Committee has been working hard to line up an array of educational offerings for the upcoming year. We are committed to providing valuable resources and learning opportunities to support the professional growth and development of our members. Stay tuned for more details on these exciting programs!
This fall we will hold elections to fill several important board positions. We have openings for President-Elect, Member at Large, and Treasurer. Serving on the board is a fantastic way to contribute to the CRN community, develop leadership skills, earn points toward CRN certification, and make a meaningful impact on the chapter's direction and success. If you are interested or would like more information, please reach out to Emily Clermont (emily.clermont@childrens.harvard.edu), who can provide further details.
Thank you all so much for your ongoing support and dedication to the Boston-New England Chapter of IACRN.
Wishing you a wonderful summer!
Warm regards,
Catriona N. Grant, MSN, RN
President, Boston-New England Chapter of IACRN
Let's Get Certified!
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The CRN Certification Accountability Group is well underway in preparations for the October 1st deadline. You can follow along with our timeline:
Completed: CV
By July 19: Quality and Safety Exemplar
By August 2: Professional Activity Record
By August 16: Team Focus and Interprofessional Collaboration Exemplar
By August 30: Continuing Education Record
By September 13: Professional Practice Exemplar
By September 27: Professional Growth Exemplar
Interested in joining our group? Reach out to catmdempsey@gmail.com. ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Executive Board Elections
Interested in Becoming More Involved with the Boston - New England Chapter of IACRN?
Consider applying to become the next President-Elect, Treasurer or Member-at-Large!
Each position held on our executive board will begin in January 2025. Elections are scheduled to take place this Fall.
Please contact Emily Clermont (emily.clermont@childrens.harvard.edu) by August 9th if you are interested in running or would like to find out more. A description of any open position can also be provided.
Recent Events
April: The 2nd Annual Regional Northeast Clinical Research Nurse Symposium was attended by over 250 participants! To view the entire presentation (titled "Revolutionizing Clinical Research: Navigating the Future with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration") use the link below:
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May: The IACRN CRN Celebration Sessions took place from April 29th to May 1st and showcased presentations from CRNs around the world! The Boston New England Chapter Presentation, titled "From Firsts to Frontiers:
Reflections on the past and forming the future," inspired great discussion! Recordings of all the presentations, including our chapter's presentation, can be found below!
June: Chapter members enjoyed an In Person Chapter Meet Up at Time Out Market in Boston!
Pictured: Catherine Dempsey, Ann Connor, Catriona Grant
Stay tuned for upcoming events in Fall 2024!
