[Cnaprogram] Repeat with correction: Meetings to discuss current trends in nursing assistant training and gather input for future testing

[Penny Patterson]

We apologize for the previous copy of this email.  There was an error in the formatting program causing several of the meeting dates to combine into one paragraph.  This copy should be much easier to read all six of the planned meetings.

Hello,

The current certified nursing assistant (CNA) testing contract expires in April 2013.  Employers and trainers of nursing assistants are invited to attend one of the following meetings to discuss current issues and trends in nursing assistant training and gather input for the next CNA Testing Contract:

Portland- Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the Board of Nursing conference room, 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd, Portland, OR
Roseburg- Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Umpqua Community College, Wayne Crooch Building Room 10, 1140 Umpqua College Rd
Roseburg, OR 
Florence- Friday, May 18, 2012 at Lane Community College Florence Campus, Room TBD, 3149 Oak Street, Florence OR  97439
Portland-Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the Board of Nursing conference room, 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd, Portland, OR 
Baker City- Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Blue Mountain Community College Baker City Campus, 3275 Baker Street, Baker City OR 
Portland- Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the Board of Nursing conference room, 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd, Portland, OR

All of the meetings will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  You may register for one of the meetings by emailing Penny at Penny.Patterson2 at state.or.us . An individual will only be registered to attend one of the meetings in order to allow for more individuals to provide input.  There will be a limit of 20 participants for most of the meetings, so register early to reserve your preferred date.

Please share this invitation with other interested parties.  Feel free to contact me with any questions. Debbie


Debra K. Buck, RN, MS
Nursing Assistant Program Consultant
Oregon State Board of Nursing
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd.
Portland, OR 97224
Phone:  (971) 673-0636
FAX:    (971) 673-0684
Email:   Debra.buck at state.or.us 

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