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Education Council - (Members) Education
Position
1. Adult Health Nursing
2. Maternal-Child Nursing
3. Community Health Nursing
4. Psych/Mental Health Nursing
5. Gerontological Nursing
6. Advanced Practice Nursing
Composition
a. Each council shall have a chairperson elected by the House of Delegates,
who also serves on the Board of Directors.
b. Each council shall elect a vice-chairperson biennially to serve in
the absence of the chairperson and assume any other duties assigned by
the chairperson.
c. The Clinical Practice groups shall elect a coordinator biennially to
conduct meetings and coordinate activities related to the group.
Responsibilities
Each council shall:
a. provide a community of peers and a principal source of expertise in
areas of interest and serve as a forum for discussion of relevant issues
and concerns.
b. monitor existing standards, develop positions and policies, and make
recommendations to the Board of Directors.
c. promote increased understanding of the healthcare needs of culturally
diverse populations.
d. serve as a resource regarding ethics and human rights as they relate
to nursing.
e. accept any additional responsibilities and/or tasks as assigned by
the Board of Directors.
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