AANN is seeking volunteers for the Special Focus Group (SFG) Co-Chair. Special Focus Groups and Forums provide an avenue for AANN members to network within a specific clinical area via professional and clinical focused discussion which take place electronically or at the Annual Meeting. Discussions are often facilitated by a Chair and/or Co-Chair who are responsible for monitoring discussions of SFG and Forum members, communicating association information to SFG and Forum members, and leading verbal and written exchange of ideas. The SFG committee is comprised of a board liaison, Chair, Co-Chair, and Past Chair (advisory role).
SFG Co-Chair assist the SFG Facilitator with the leadership and business of the SFG and forums to which they are appointed. They will offer additional support to communicate pertinent information regarding clinical practice and AANN news.
Qualifications
- Current AANN member
- SFG Co-Chair must have demonstrated leadership skills in another AANN capacity
- Available to serve a total of 3 consecutive years (1 as Co-Chair, 1as Chair, and 1 as Past Chair)
Responsibility
- Leads, monitors, and participates in the clinical and professional discussion via the SFG and Forum communities on the NeuroNetwork as a means of generating relevant conversation, as well as communicating AANN programs and events. Posts discussions in appointed communities twice per month.
- Responds within 2 days to discussion posts that do not have responses.
- Participates in monthly meetings and assists Chair where necessary.
- Understands AANN’s strategic plan and policies and procedures and how the SFGs fit in with the AANN strategic plan.
- Assists in identification of future Co-Chairs as part of the annual appointment process.
- Keeps appraised of current major nursing and health care issues of interest to the group and reports to the SFG membership as appropriate.
- Assists in the development of articles and updates for Neuroscience News.
- If attending the AANN conferences, participates in SFG sessions and events.
Time commitment
The President-Elect of AANN appoints a candidate for each Co-Facilitator position on a yearly basis. The length of term is one year after which the Co-Facilitator will move into the Facilitator role. Regular email communication, conference calls when needed.
Application
Please submit the following:
- A short statement (1-2 paragraphs) of interest that specifies your areas of interest and special expertise as well as the reasons you would like to be considered for the volunteer opportunity.
- A current condensed curriculum vitae that includes only (1) your credentials, current employer and title, and your contact information, (2) the professional organizations in which you hold membership, (3) the number of years you have worked in neuroscience nursing, (4) a list of professional volunteer activities, and (5) a list of publications or presentations from the last 5 years if applicable.
Applications should be submitted through the NeuroNetwork. If you have any questions, please contact Joey Maginot at
jmaginot@aann.org.
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