Thursday, April 24, 2008

MEETING MAY 18, 2008 OAKLAND CA


NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MUSLIM NURSES ASSOCIATION

FIRST QUARTERLY MEETING MEET AND GREET

MAY 18, 2008 1PM

MASJID AL IMAN, 5625 SHATTUCK AVE, OAKLAND, CA

REFRESHMENTS SERVED

OPEN FORUM


NO DUES OR FEES, DONATIONS ACCEPTED


Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Press Release and possible feature in Nurseweek

Salaam Sisters

Today was a busy day but I got alot done. Inshallah, this Association will go forward without any complications. Good news! I prepared a press release for the organization and will be sending them out to the various news organizations, and hospitals. I am hoping that through this visability we will get the numbers in membership that will give us some clout. I know that you all are out there is just reaching you.

I also spoke at length with the editors of Nurseweek and they have agreed to "discuss" the possiblity of doing a story on Muslim nurses. As I spoke with her Laura she seemed very interested in the struggles of Muslim nurses and some of the unique hurdles that the workplace presents to us. So I am keeping my dua's up for that happening.

I will be placing the Press release on this site soon for all to read.

We have 4 members, and I am happy for that. I think that as time goes by we will get more.
What I hope for is that membership will offer us, beyond the other things I mentioned, some discounts on things from the stores we frequent as Muslims. I will be working on relevant discounts for us.

So I want many perks for being a member, but this is grass roots so it won't happen real fast, but it will happen.

In the meantime keep this organization in your dua's and encourage your friends to join, all nurses are welcome LVN, CNA, RN, NP, any nurse.

Salaam

Friday, April 18, 2008

Oakland Pediatric Practice Needs a Nutritionist

I just rushed from Jummah and through networking found out a pediatrician there needs a nutritionist. Being an RDA would be a plus. Benefits are included. The pediatrician is a muslim man, so this would be a good work environment, at least one that is friendly to a muslim health practioner.

Email me at Heartafyr@gmail.com if you are interested or know somehow who is.

Muslim Nurses Stand up for the Rights and Win!

Women Muslim medical students are to defy a new rule that they must have bare arms below the elbow during operations - because it is immodest.
The medics also refuse to roll up their sleeves to put on a gown and when they "scrub" their hands and arms before theatre.
Some of the women at Alder Hey, Liverpool, and Leicester and Sheffield Universities said they will quit rather than expose their arms. Dr Steve Ryan, from Alder Hey, said: "Good hand hygiene is a matter of patient safety."
A changing room for them has been provided.
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what are your thoughts on this article out of London? Please use comments

Thursday, April 17, 2008

How to Join?

Here's how to join us!

write to: Heartafyr@gmail.com
Include your name
address
nurse/doctor/other
email address or someway to contact you

everyone will receive a welcome.
ps. If you prefer not to share personal information its understood, but I at least need an email so I can build the group (oh and a name!) Thanks to everyone

Awareness Enhances Care for Muslim Patients CEU

CE441 · 1.0 hr Awareness Enhances Care for Muslim PatientsAuthors: Susanne J Pavlovich-Danis, RN, MSN, ARNP-C, CDE, CRRN & Ali Khan, RN, OCN
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Objectives

The goal of this program is to update nurses' knowledge of providing culturally competent care to a patient who is Muslim. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —
Identify two significant Islamic health-related practices or beliefs.
Identify three communication strategies useful when caring for patients who are Muslim.
Describe nursing actions that are consistent with Islamic practices and beliefs.

Why is a Muslim Nurses Association Needed?

First I'd like to say salaam to all my sister nurses out there who have been invited and have come to this blog. Second, this invitation was meant for any muslim woman who is a healthcare provider, a doctor, nurse, nurse aid, medical assistant, etc. I noticed that for myself as I work I am always mindful of who I am as a muslim. When I tend to a suffering person, when I eat my lunch, when I know it is time to pray. And the topper, "would I wear hijab at work?". I rub elbows with nurses who are muslim and you would not know it. Sometimes I think this is sad, because we need the support knowing another sister in the workplace can give us. But on the other hand, we are all entitled to our rights in terms of privacy and as to whether we want to wear our religon on our sleeve in public.

I have seen doctors and nurses wear hijab at work. And to them I say, "good for you" I know its a big step. One is always concious of the possibility that the hijab will only draw unwanted attention and criticism to you, and on the up side it may help some with their tainted ideas of islam.

I hope that on this site we can dialogue, share stories of nursing, our hurdles and and our victories. And we can hopefully help one another with ideas on how to do our jobs better. I plan on making a space for the technology challenged, and new stuff for nurses who might have been out of the loop. I am hoping to get doctors to contribute as well.

So have fun, check in often.
As Salaam Alaikum

Nisa Nurse