Lena De Jesus hopes to help unify colleagues throughout state
CROWN POINT - Saint Anthony Medical Center nurse Lena De Jesus is the 2010-11 president of the Philippine Nurses Association of America-Indiana chapter.
De Jesus, RN, who is Saint Anthony unit manager of short stay and pediatrics, has been with the hospital for 27 of her 36 years in the profession. She has been with the nurses association for 10 years, having served as a board member from 2004-08 and as president-elect in 2008-09.
The Lakes of the Four Seasons resident said she was honored to be elected president.
“The thought of being able to impact nurses and nursing through the PNAA gives me a feeling of self-fulfillment and joy. It is my hope that we unite our Northwest Indiana colleagues with our members from downstate to create a bigger and better Indiana partnership.’’
The PNNA, which formed more than 30 years ago, has 6,000 members in 37 states. The Indiana chapter, which was founded in Indianapolis in 1999, will host the national group’s 11th North Regional Conference April 16 to 18 at Blue Chip Casino and Spa in Michigan City.
Besides Indiana’s, the region comprises chapters from Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin and Missouri.
“This year’s conference is titled, ‘The Power of the PRISM: Touching Lives Through Nursing Excellence’ and is open to all nurses,’’ De Jesus said. “The PNAA’s mission is to unify Filipino nurses, promote professional growth and provide health information and educational services to the community.’’
Since its inception, the Indiana chapter has provided community wellness screenings and participated in several humanitarian and medical missions locally and in the Philippines. The chapter also has awarded nursing scholarships to several members, De Jesus said.
Among the conference speakers will be Carol Schuster, Saint Anthony vice president of patient services.
For more information, call De Jesus at (219) 310-1977, Manelita Dayon at (312) 451-7953, or visit www.pnaindiana.org.
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