KNA WORKPLACE ADVOCACY PROGRAM

 I.  THE CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER

  • CE programs conducted by KNA
  • CE modules sold to outside presenters
  • CE programs for home study
  • CE Topics: Identifying Workplace Issues
  • Resolving Workplace Issues & Conflict Resolution
  • Professional Development
  • The Patient Safety Act
  • Laws and Regulations impacting nursing practice and the Workplace

II. WORKPLACE ASSISTANCE SERVICES (Personal Services): fee for services to non-members.

  • Telephone consultation
  • Development of letters and other tools for individual reports to regulatory bodies, local facilities, corporate offices, etc.
  • Development of documentation devices for workplace issues
  • Legal referrals
  • Professional Development Counseling
  • Resume Assistance

III.  WORKPLACE RESOURCE LIBRARY: A library made available to members to visit, photocopy, etc.  Non members pay fee for access and copies.

  • KNA Workplace Advocacy Handbook (available Spring 2000)\
  • KNA Handbook on Professional Development (Spring 2000)
  • KBN Advisory Opinions on Nursing Practice
  • The Nurse Practice Act
  • Wage and Hour Law
  • Employment Law (FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Comp, etc)
  • ANA Nursing Standards
  • Assorted ANA material

IV. CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Library available for members to visit. Non-members pay a fee.

  • Nursing School Information
  • Material on different Nurse Specialties and Nursing Careers
  • Information regarding different levels of educational preparation
  • Sample Resumes
  • Interview Techniques
  • Updates on the Healthcare Industry and the direction of Nursin