Welcome to NH AWHONN
The New Hampshire Section of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (NH AWHONN) is a statewide organization serving women's health, obstetric and neonatal nurses in New Hampshire through education, networking and advocacy.
The National Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), is a not-for-profit association of 22,000 health care professionals in the United States, Canada
and the Armed Forces.
Our October conference was a huge success!
Over 175 participants came to Bedford, NH on October 30 for
NH AWHONN/NH ACOG Collaboration
Fetal Surveillance Increasing Safety and Reducing Risk
Speakers Dr David Miller (center), Lisa Miller, CNM JD (R) and a conference participant
Lisa Miller and Paula Nelson
Elections Results!
Election of a new NH AWHONN Section Chair and Secretary Treasurer took place this past summer
We would like to welcome our new leaders
Section Chair elect is Martha Leighton of the Elliot Hospital.
Secretary/Treasurer elect is Kyle Hotaling of Exeter Hospital.
A note on the National Elections:
We would also like to congratulate former NH Section Member and chair, Kathleen Hale. Kathy is curently the associate vice president of nursing at Maine Medical Center and is the 2010 president-elect. Also joining the AWHONN national board is Dr. Mimi Pomerleau, from our neighboring Massachusetts. Mimi will serve as a director representing Region V in 2010.
Please Join Us! We welcome your Membership! If you are a nursing professional involved in a women's health, obstetric or neonatal specialty committed to delivering superior health care to women and newborns:
Here are the Top Ten Reasons to Join AWHONN!
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| Networking with other professionals. |
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| National conventions. |
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| Website access to your state section and national headquarters. |
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| Knowledge of legislative issues and public policy. |
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| Access to timely and cost-effective education. |
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| Standards of practice. |
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| Journals: Lifelines and JOGNN available by hard copy or online. |
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| Professional development. |
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| Opportunity to be part of the collective voice of nursing -- over 2.6 million strong in the United Sates. |
| And the #1 Reason to join AWHONN: |
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| To promote the health and well-being of women and newborns. |
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