Roundtrip from NYC to San Juan, St. Thomas, St. John’s Antigua, Philipsburg St. Maarten, and Tortola

Hotel and dinner in NYC on New Years Eve,

Ocean view cabin on Norwegian Cruise Line’s “GEM”  including port charges, taxes, and all gratuities for only $1579.00 per person

Optional CE Program – Oncology Nursing Certification Review Course for inital certification or renewal

Featuring a bonus presentation on Pediatric Oncology Nursing

For more information, or to register for this special event, please call (601) 342-1492, (520) 979-6372, or email NMADEorg@aol.com.  A $200 deposit/per person is due at the time of reservation with the balance due by October 3, 2010.

A minimum of 25 attendees is required to offer the CE program. Registration cost for the CE program is an additional $149per person.

3K FUN RUN/WALK

Date: Sunday June 6, 2010    

Time: 9:00 (registration begins @ with activities to follow

Registration fee: $20 (includes Survivors Day T-Shirt)

Location: Mayes Lake at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park in Jackson, MS

Event Overview

National Cancer Survivors Day is an annual celebration of life that is held throughout the United States, Canada, and other participating countries on the first Sunday in June. This year, on June 6, 2010, we will honor the citizens of Mississippi who are living with and beyond cancer.  We are encouraging EVERYONE to attend this event to help bring awareness to the issues cancer survivors face.

Registration Information

Name:______________________________         Phone:_____________________

E-mail:______________________________

T-Shirt Size: (circle one)   S     M    L     XL   2XL  3XL

Cash or Check: (circle one)      Cash       Check              

Please make check payable to: NMADE           Total Amount Paid:_______

Please mail your entry fee along with this form to:

                        Nurses Making A Difference Everyday (NMADE)

P.O. Box 13513

Jackson, MS 39236 

In consideration of this entry, being accepted, I hereby waive and release any claims that I may have against this organization or any sponsors involved in the National Cancer Survivors Day event.  I certify that I am physically able to participate in this event.

Signature:_________________________________        Date:____________________________ 

Susan Foley Pierce, PhD, RN, presented one of the most beneficial and inspiring programs I have ever attended. Susan guided us with her knowledge, wisdom, and gentle spirit as we first discussed the philosophical aspects of ethics, including morality, moral problems, and moral judgments. She led by first teaching, and then allowing open discussions of all of her material throughout every learning session.

Our first and second sessions were held during the first day at sea – 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the late afternoon. We learned about autonomy and beneficence derivatives by gaining an understanding of three moral rules: veracity, confidentiality, and informed consent. Susan presented major ethical theories from Western, historical moral philosophy – the “mainstream, malestream” – Deontological and Teleogical theories; and, the “femalestream” and Feminist Moral Theory, Ethic of Care. We reviewed a case study and ended with a very insightful group discussion.

On day 2 of the cruise, many of us went our separate ways to discover our first port of call – Costa Maya. When we returned that evening, before dinner, we had another 2-hour session. During that session we discussed ethical rights and responsibilities including: engagement vs. advocacy; consent for treatment decisions in the growing child; ethical issues when a young adolescent is dying; and, moral vs. legal decision making. As Susan guided us through our learning process, members of the group shared examples of their own personal situations. The discussions were very engaging and enlightening as we all learned so much through each other.

The next day was a full day spent on shore excursions and roaming around on the ship finding so much to do – especially socializing with new friends, participating in onboard activities, eating, and spending time at newly found favorite spots on the ship.

During our third session, Susan introduced us to Bioethics for the New Millennium. The session started out by providing staggering statistics that identified the problem that surrounds social justice in the delivery of health care. For example, 47+ million Americans lack health insurance with the majority of these people being mostly young males in the South. She pointed out that the Balanced Budget Amendment pays only 65-70% of costs and that 47% of public hospitals have turned away uninsured patients. The introduction of justice vs distributive justice led to discussions about equality, with many human considerations including: need, desire, merit, effort, ability, and social contributions. Nozick’s Libertarian Entitlement Theory, the Utilitarian Theory, John Rawl’s Egalitarian “community of fairness” and Aristotle’s Justice were key theories presented to and discussed by the group members.

Our last two sessions focused on matters of life and death. Specifically, we learned about ethical issues in end-of-life care and addressed the nurse’s role in addressing ethical issues. Susan presented a section on the moral framework that included the ethical principles of autonomy and respect for persons, beneficence/non-maleficence, and justice. She shared the main areas of care that generate ethical issues. Some of which are communication and decision-making, withholding/withdrawing treatments, assisted suicide, and euthanasia. Advance care planning, and The Patient Self-Determination Act.

Susan Foley Pierce, PhD, RN, is Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She also serves as the Secretary for the American Nurses Association. We were honored to have her as our speaker and leader this year for our BioEthics – Ethical Decision Making Conference and look forward to inviting her back next year to guide us through another program.

Nurses Making A Difference Everyday is a non-profit organization designed to meet the special needs of patients, families, and caregivers who are faced with a diagnosis of a life-changing illness or injury. We are committed to providing valuable educational sessions, appropriate referrals for services and resources that prepare individuals and families with information needed to enhance their quality of life. NMADE offers professional networking and educational opportunities throughout the year by providing continuing education opportunities and meetings for members of the healthcare team.

a 12-contact hour Bio-Ethics Continuing Education Program

on an Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise

January 17-24, 2010

Make plans to be a part of NMADE’s 1st Annual Cruise January 17-24, 2010. We will be sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s SPIRIT from New Orleans to Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize, and Guatemala returning to New Orleans at the end of our 7 day Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise. Don’t miss out on this exciting adventure!

Cruise rates include NMADE exclusive dinners and 2 private receptions – one on the first night and one on the last night, all meals, entertainment, government taxes, and port fees. Gratuities, alcohol, and personal expenses are not included. In order to participate in the NMADE events, this cruise must be booked only via The Cruise Authority. Joanne Burch is our group manager and she can be reached at (770) 952-1959 or (800) 707-1634. You can email Joanne at jburch@the-cruise-authority.com for more information.

UPDATED INFORMATION: Susan Foley Pierce, RN, PhD, Professor Emeritus at UNC, and Secretary of the ANA, will present a 12-contact hour continuing education program addressing Ethical Decision Making issues. THIS IS A PROGRAM YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!! The cost for this 12-hour program is just $265.

Get your completed cruise application to Joanne as soon as possible to hold your spot! Friends, family members, and co-workers are great companions. Make sure to let them know! Non-healthcare workers may choose to attend the Bio-Ethics program on Ethical Decision Making for a $50 fee. Topics being discussed include patient’s rights and social justice issues.

Prices start at just over $700 per person for a double occupancy inside cabin (mid-ship level). Ocean View Cabins are available for under $900 per person/double occupancy and Deluxe Ocean View with Verandahs are just over $1000 per person/double occupancy.

CALL JOANNE to reserve your spot! (770) 952-1959 or (800) 707-1634

For more information, call Donna at (601) 342-1492 or email nmadeorg@aol.com

Make plans to be a part of NMADE’s 1st Annual Cruise January 17-24, 2010. We will be sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s SPIRIT from New Orleans to Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize, and Guatemala returning to New Orleans at the end of our 7 day Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise. Susan Foley Pierce, PhD, RN, Professor Emeritus UNC, and Secretary, American Nurses Association will be delivering a 12 hour Bio Ethics continuing education program. This program has been approved for physician, dentist, and nursing continuing education credits. The cost for the program is $265 for nurses, $350 for physicians/dentists, and $50 for guests/spouses.

Don’t miss out on this exciting adventure!   Cruise rates include NMADE exclusive dinners and 2 private receptions – one on the first night and one on the last night, all meals, entertainment, government taxes, and port fees. Gratuities, alcohol, and personal expenses are not included. In order to participate in the NMADE events, this cruise must be booked only via The Cruise Authority. Joanne Burch is our group manager and she can be reached at (770) 952-1959 or (800) 707-1634. You can email Joanne at jburch@the-cruise-authority.com for more information. 

What better way than spending a week relaxing and pampering yourself while visiting so many exciting ports! Cabins are still available, so get your completed cruise application to Joanne as soon as possible to hold your spot! Friends, family members, and co-workers are great companions. Make sure to let them know! Prices start at just over $700 per person for a double occupancy inside cabin. Ocean View Cabins are available for under $900 per person/double occupany and Deluxe Ocean View with Verandahs are just over $1000 per person/double occupancy. CALL JOANNE SOON to reserve your spot! (770) 952-1959 or (800) 707-1634