The Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, Inc.Volume 40 | Number 5

December 2018

Dear Colleagues: Just last month we held our 42nd Annual Congress and Nursing Symposium at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. I have received many wonderful comments praising the conference. We started with an outstanding keynote speaker, Carolyn Jones who inspired us with her videos, pictures and stories portraying

real nurses. The Congress Education Committee developed and organized wonderful topics and speakers throughout the meeting, great poster presentations and a good time was had by all. Our theme being Building the Best…ORL Nursing was dominant throughout and I hope it encourages everyone to return to their departments to continue to build the best within themselves and their co-workers. Highlights of the Opening Ceremony were recognition and awards given to members that have volunteered their time to provide for the workings of the organization. Recognition was given to the Congress Education Committee, Atlanta Chapter, Executive Director and Administrative Secretary, SOHN Board, Committees, Special Interest Groups, Chapters, Social Media Coordinator, Editorial Board, Council of Past Presidents, National Certifying Board for ORL Nursing and the Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation. It is from dedicated members that we have been able to accomplish so much with so little.

Highlights of accomplishments for 2018:• Two National Conferences• National Conference Poster Submission and Display• Launch of electronic voting, video candidate speeches and

updated nomination form• Launch of the Comprehensive ORL Nursing Modules on-line• Launch of Facebook - Question of the Week• Amazon Smile Foundation addition• Formation of New Clinical Inquiry SIG• Participation on two Clinical Practice Guidelines as

Representatives and Peer Reviewers• ANCC Reaccreditation paperwork submitted and conference

call completed

• Journal Indexing application submitted• Four Journal Publications• Policy Manual updated• Support for the Ohio NP legislation provided• International Congress attendees from Canada, China,

Denmark, Ireland and Peru

Awards for 2018:• Midwinter Guest Board Attendee – Maria Colandrea• Cynthia Mabry Otolaryngic Allergy Lectureship Exploring

Entopy: Can a Localized Nasal Allergy Exist in the Setting of Negative Systemic Allergy Testing? Melissa A. Borofsky

• Honor Award – Shannon Brady-Powers, Cheryl Brandt, Kevin Mary Callans, Maria Colandrea, Anne DeLeo, Troy DeRose, Melinda DeSell, Tara DiFabio, Lisa Gagnon, Karen Harris, Marybeth Hartlove, Sarah Holdsworth, Sharon Jamison, Kristina Keppel, Mary Klein, Laurie Newton, Vinciya Pandian, Cristie Roush, Margaret Wallace, Jaclyn Wirkus

• Scholarship – Graduate level – Jennifer Rodil• Literary Award – Pain Management Interventions for Needle

Stick Procedures: An Ambulatory EBP Project Michele Farrington, Cindy Dawson, Trudy Laffoon, Carmen Kealey

• Outstanding Service Award – Terri Giordano• Presidential Citation Award – Ann McKennis

Over this past year, I have seen and experienced the dedication, desire and enthusiasm to advance skills and increase education for the ORL healthcare provider. In so doing, it improves our delivery of care practices for the ORL patient for safe, quality, cost-effective care. As this busy year draws to a close, I wish to thank you for your support and encouragement throughout this past year and look forward to another year of challenge and success. Continue to Build the Best in ORL Nursing.

Carolyn WaddingtonCarolyn Waddington, MSN, RN, FNP-C, CORLNSOHN and ENT-NF President 2018-2019

Post Congress Reflections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Election Resukts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2018 Congress Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CORLN Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Welcome to New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 From the Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2018-19 SOHN Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Lectureships, Scholarships, and Awards . . . . . . . 8

President’s Message

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Post Congress Reflections

ORL nurses from around the world and across the country gathered at the Atlanta Peachtree Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia on October 5 – 8, 2018 to celebrate the Best in ORL nursing. The SOHN Congress and Nursing Symposium was a resounding success and we have heard a great deal of praise from those in attendance. All of those presenting were prepared and sessions were well attended. Thank you to the 2018 Congress Education Committee – Mary Huntoon, Michele Farrington, Maggie Chesnutt, Sara Wheeler, Carolyn Waddington, Anne Bigelow and Sandra Schwartz. Your organization and enthusiasm was key to a complete success. Thank you to the VIPs for helping to run a smooth day to day process, to the SOHN Board for their support , to the Special Interest Group Leaders and to the Committee Chairs. A special note of gratitude goes out to the many speakers and coordinators. We appreciate your time and dedication devoted to ORL nursing continuing education. From the Opening Ceremony to the Closing Speaker each presentation was excellent.

Keynote Speaker, Carolyn Jones – photographer and filmmaker enthralled those in attendance with her stories of the American Nurse. The audience was given an in-depth view into a day in the life of nurses employed in a maximum-security prison, a nursing home, a maternal health department, a rural community in Kentucky, and the military. Topics such as end-of-life care, veteran health, and rural area care were shown from a personal perspective. The American Nurse aims to elevate the voices of nurses in this country by capturing their personal stories through photography and film. This was a standing ovation presentation!

Health Policy and Advocacy Guest Speaker, Dr. Anne McKenzie-Brown presented an excellent update on the “Opioid Epidemic”. Closing Speaker, Sandra Leake challenged the audience to embrace “resilience” in order to overcome adversity and discover life’s purpose.

And, who could forget the Outrageous ENT-NF Benefit Raffle with more prizes than ever or the exciting evening out at Agatha’s Mystery Theater? Perhaps a star was born that evening as SOHN members took to the stage. The ENT-NF yearly wellness event, the Stepping Forward for the Foundation Walk did not disappoint. Anne Bigelow and her walk assistants led

participants around Centennial Park and other noteworthy sites.

A giant SOHN thank you is extended to the SOHN Atlanta Chapter. The SOHN Southern Belles exuded charm and grace throughout the convention as our host chapter. They graciously donated the lovely blue tote bags filled with survival and fun items for the convention.

Ann McKennis Receiving Presidential Citation Award from Carolyn Waddington

Terri Giordano Presented with the Outstanding Service Award by Carolyn Waddington

Carolyn Waddington Cutting Ribbon at Exhibits Opening

SOHN President’s Reception

Educational Poster - Robin Harkin and Sarah Brunelle

Council of Past Presidents

Agatha’s Mystery Dinner

Agatha’s Mystery Dinner - Margie Hickey and Scott Henderson

2018 SOHN Business Meeting

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President ElectChester Hilton, BSN, RN, CORLN

Vice PresidentVinciya Pandian, PhD, MSN, CRNP-BC, FAAN

SecretaryJennifer Spellman, MSN, RN, CRNP, CORLN

Board MembersChester Slonina, MSN, MHA, RN-BCMaria Colandrea, DNP, RN, NP-C, CORLN, CCRN, FAANP

Nominating CommitteeAnne Bigelow, BSN, RN, CORLNJose de J. Elias, BSN, RN, CORLNRoxanne Link, MSN, RN, APNP

Awards• Presidential Citation Award – Ann McKennis• Outstanding Service Award – Terri Giordano• Cynthia Mabry Otolaryngic Allergy

Lectureship Exploring Entopy: Can a Localized Nasal Allergy Exist in the Setting of Negative Systemic Allergy Testing? Melissa A. Borofsky

• Scholarship – Graduate level – Jennifer Rodil• Literary Award – Pain Management

Interventions for Needle Stick Procedures: An Ambulatory EBP Project

Michele Farrington, Cindy Dawson, Trudy Laffoon, Carmen Kealey

• Honor Award – Shannon Brady-Powers, Cheryl Brandt, Kevin Mary Callans, Maria Colandrea, Anne DeLeo, Troy DeRose, Melinda DeSell, Tara DiFabio, Lisa Gagnon, Karen Harris, Marybeth Hartlove, Sarah Holdsworth, Sharon Jamison, Kristina Keppel, Mary Klein, Laurie Newton, Vinciya Pandian, Cristie Roush, Margaret Wallace, Jaclyn Wirkus

• Midwinter Guest Board Attendee – Maria Colandrea

Poster Competition WinnersFunded by the Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation

Clinical Initiative - 1st PlaceLinda Payne - Improving the Quality of the After Visit Summary in a High Volume Tertiary Care Children’s Hospital Surgical Subspecialty Clinic Setting

1st Time AwardSarah Brunelle - Compliance with Surgical Hand Scrub - A Clinical Improvement Initiative

Chapter Excellence AwardsBirmingham Regional ChapterHeartland Regional ChapterMaryland/Washington, DC ChapterSoutheastern Pennsylvania Chapter

Chapter Anniversaries40th Anniversary – Greater Houston Area Chapter30th Anniversary – Greater Cleveland Area Chapter

Special Appreciation for our Corporate SponsorsBronze Level - Boston Medical Products, Inc.Patron Level - Grace Medical

Post Congress Reflections

2019 SOHN Board of Directors

Visiting with Exhibitors

Carolyn Waddington with Cynthia Mabry Otolaryngic Allergy Lectureship Recipient Melissa Borofsky

NeilMed representative shares information about their products

Visiting with Exhibitors

Election ResultsCongratulations to the following members. They will begin their term of office on January 1, 2019.

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2018 Congress Highlights

Keynote Speaker: Carolyn JonesOne of SOHN’s Best

Keynote Speakers! Carolyn reminded us the importance of our role as nurses. She was funny, inspiring and by the end of her presentation, there was not a dry eye in the house. Known internationally for her

socially proactive medium-format photographic portraiture, Carolyn Jones is also an award-winning filmmaker, having worked in a wide variety of film and video formats, primarily in documentary production. Her most widely acclaimed book, Living Proof: Courage in the Face of AIDS, was published by Abbeville Press and was accompanied by shows in Tokyo, Berlin, the USA, and at the United Nations World AIDS Conference. In addition to her multiple exhibitions, book and magazine publications, Carolyn has collaborated on projects with Oxygen Media, PBS, the Girl Scouts of the USA, and an extensive list of corporate clients. She founded the non-profit 100 People Foundation for which she travels the world telling stories that celebrate our global neighbors. For more information about Carolyn Jones, visit: www.carolynjones.com

Join a SOHN Committee NowThe Committees of SOHN form the foundation

of the organization. Please review the following descriptions of the committees and their functions. Plan to volunteer to serve as a member of the committee of your choice. All of these committees are led by experienced, enthusiastic nurses who welcome your participation. Please send an email to sohn1@ earthlink.net with the committee(s) you are interested in joining.

National Education Committee: The National Education Committee promotes

the educational growth of SOHN with a focus on Professional Education as well as Community Education. Nurse Planners assist the Director of Education in the development, implementation and evaluation of educational programs, local/regional, and national. Other nurse members serve as program chairpersons, on planning committees, as room moderators and coordinators and on the professional exhibit group. Commitment and enthusiasm is prerequisite. Sense of pride, satisfaction and accomplishment guaranteed. Nurse Planner Defined by ANCC, “A registered nurse who is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating continuing education activities. For an accredited provider, the Nurse Planner must be prepared at the graduate level, with one degree – baccalaureate or graduate – in nursing.”

Health Policy and Advocacy Committee:

The focus of the Health Policy and Advocacy Committee is to keep abreast of new legislation and regulations affecting nursing practice, education, and research. The committee supports legislation and legislative activities on both the state and national level. It provides a venue to introduce nurses to the regulatory and legislative process and mentorship as one becomes politically active.

Membership Enhancement Committee:

The Membership Enhancement Committee promotes the professional growth of individual members, as well as, enhancing the organization and development of chapters. This committee assists with recruitment, recognition, and retention activities.

Keynote Speaker – Carolyn Jones

Keynote Speaker – Carolyn Jones

Nurses from Shanghai, China with Carolyn Jones

Keynote Speaker Carolyn Jones at Book Signing

The American Nurse Poster

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CORLN Corner

NCBOHN Grant to the ENT-NF – Sharon Jamison and Carolyn Waddington

CORLN Luncheon

2019 National Educational Programs

SOHN Spring Seminar Series & 34th Annual Pediatric ORL Nurses Meeting

May 2-3, 2019Austin, Texas

SOHN’s 43rd Annual Congress and Nursing Symposium

September 13-16, 2019New Orleans, Louisiana

Practice and Research Committee:

The Practice and Research Committee identifies and prioritizes practice issues and develops/reassess standards of practice and guidelines. The committee also promotes research in otolaryngologic and head and neck nursing. This research will expand the body of nursing knowledge, provide a solid base for our practice and ultimately advance the profession of nursing. Members are selected based on their strengths and expertise in otology, general ORL and head-neck nursing and will be assigned specific activities to advance SOHN’s practice and research goals.

NCBOHN UpdateFrom the NCBOHN Board...

In honor of the 42nd Annual SOHN Congress, Sharon Jamison, President of NCBOHN presented a check for $5,000 to SOHN President, Carolyn Waddington, during the Opening Ceremony. Congratulations SOHN! The annual CORLN Luncheon once again was held at the annual congress. This event was sponsored by the National Certifying Board for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (NCBOHN). CORLNs from across the country celebrated their certification status. NCBOHN President, Sharon Jamison, reported that we now have 221 CORLNs. The names are proudly listed in the 2018 Congress Program. CORLNs are invited to contribute two exam questions. If you are a CORLN, who forgot or were unable to attend, please email questions to SOHN Headquarters, Attention: NCBOHN sohnnet@aol.com. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Congratulations to our Newest CORLNs!

And to those that have Recertified!

A Warm WelcomeTo New SOHN Members

Terri Beirne Berwyn, PA

Sarah R. Blohm Omaha, NE

Sarah M. Brunelle Somerville, MA

Alexis C. Castillo Snellville, GA

Dana Christian Richmond, VA

Meghan Corcoran Littleton, MA

Bonita W. Costello Summerville, SC

Gabriella Danihel Deptford, NJ

Jenise E. Diemer Homewood, IL

Saige Fang Springfield, PA

Jessica Fisher Goose Creek, SC

Mie S. Fowler Keaau, HI

Adrienne Halterman Philadelphia, PA

Sandra Harston Indianapolis, IN

Kristin I. Hawkinson San Francisco, CA

Stephanie D. Jackson Madison, MS

Amanda R. Johnson West Fargo, ND

Lucy Joo-Castro Tamuning, Guam

Jennifer Liu Thornton, CO

Jenny J. Mannone San Francisco, CA

Wendy C. Noble Richmond, VA

Danielle M. Pandolfo Staten Island, NY

Amanda N. Roncone Brookline, MA

Erin Sarsfield Hummelstown, PA

Kerry J. Schnell Sherwood Park, AB,

Canada

Carla Smach Atlanta, GA

Dori Sonnenberg Tamarac, FL

Mary L. Speights Temple, TX

Vicki Stout Flowood, MS

Kristine M. Strand Shoreview, MN

Samantha Sullivan Boston, MA

Kendall S. Thornton Waynesboro, MS

Sophia A. Tracey-Gay Albuquerque, NM

Theresa Walker Henderson, NV

Radonna K. Wells Columbia, MO

Amy W. Williams Freeland, WA

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Leslie L. AllenMarie BergomiJillian M. BlackwellMelissa A. BorofskyMandi Ellen E. BrownStacy L. Casella Bryan A. FacioneJemima Fils-AimeValerie A.R. Gass

Shanna HarrisMelissa A. JanssenChristine M. MaddoxKimberly G. MarinoMolly McMannMary M. SchmittKathryn B. SuttonSophia A. Tracey-GayMargaret S. Williams

James W. BochardDebra A. ChevalBonnie K. ChoiMaureen CrowleySusan J. GriffinMarybeth HartloveDavid W. IrbyBrynne L. KesslerLucille M. Kingston

Carole W. MitchellSharon M. PickettJulie MusialErin J. RossKaren M. UlmerCarolyn P. WaddingtonShannon L. WhitneyJennifer P. Yakupcin

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ENT-NF Annual Raffle Exceeds Expectations During the 42nd Annual Congress and Nursing Symposium in Atlanta, the Ear, Nose and Throat

Nursing Foundation Annual Benefit raised $4,800. Thank you to everyone who invested in ORL nursing education, research and scholarships! We are all winners!

Ann McKennis, Michele Farrington, Anne Bigelow and Mary Huntoon coordinated the Outrageous Benefit this year! Thank you for an outstanding event! And, to all our donors, your items created excitement and made the event a success! We are grateful for your involvement.

A giant thank you to Anne Bigelow, ENT-NF Development Coordinator, for another one-of-a-kind “Stepping Forward for the Foundation” Walk.  Watch for the beautiful photographs in the unique t-shirts on the SOHN Facebook page! Also, a big thank you to her fun walk associates!

Raffle Winner – Deborah Farragher

Michele Farrington and Cindy Dawson Literary Award Recipients with Carolyn Waddington

Carolyn Waddington Presenting Jennifer Rodil’s Graduate Level Scholarship

ENT-NF Early Morning Walk with Anne Bigelow

2018-19 SOHN Calendar Award Nominations Events/Deadlines December 2018

30 Nominations for Outstanding Service Award Deadline30 Nominations for Friend of SOHN Award Deadline

January 201925-26 Midwinter Board of Directors Meeting31 Cynthia Mabry Otolaryngic Allergy Lectureship Deadline31 Kalynn Quinn Hensley Head & Neck/ Laryngology Lectureship Deadline

April1 Poster Application Deadline7-14 Annual Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Week www.headandneck.org15 CORLN Examination Application Deadline

May1 Nomination of Candidates Deadline2-3 Spring Seminar Series, Austin, Texas9 National ORL Nurse Day11-25 CORLN Examination Testing Period

July1 Annual Board Meeting Guest Attendee Application Deadline1 Chapter Excellence Award Applications Deadline1 Clinical Excellence Award Application Deadline1 Honor Award Applications Deadline1 Scholarship Applications Deadline1 Forming Chapter Bylaws Deadline

September5 CORLN Examination Application Deadline13-16 SOHN 43rd Annual SOHN Congress, New Orleans, LA

October5-19 CORLN Examination Testing Period15 Call for Abstracts 2020 Congress & Spring Seminar Series

November1 Midwinter Board Meeting Guest Attendee Application Deadline15 Lois Moore-Rogers Lectureship Deadline30 Research Forum Abstracts Deadline

December30 Nominations for Outstanding Service Award Deadline30 Nominations for Friend of SOHN Award Deadline

From the Foundation…

NOW AVAILABLE!!Online Practice Test in Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing is now available.A practice test consisting of 75 questions with a testing time of 2 hours.

www.ptcny.comScroll down to NCBOHN for the CORLN exam and practice test information.

$75

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SOHN and ENT-NF would like to extend a sincere Thank You to the following:

Emerald Level $10,000+ Hope AndresenMary KleinKimberley PollockDr. & Mrs. Arne SchuringChildren’s Hospital Medical Center, Otolaryngologic Foundation - Boston

Diamond Level $5,000-$9,999Penelope FisherDr. G. Richard HoltAnn LutherDr. & Mrs. Richard MabrySandra SchwartzChicago ChapterWisconsin Chapter

Ruby Level $1,000-$4,999Janice AdamsAnne BigelowCheryl BrandtRosemary BuzzelliLinda CalandraMaggie ChesnuttRosemary Corrigan

Cindy DawsonJo FerreroLenore HarrisMargaret HickeyChester HiltonDeena HollingsworthSharon JamisonHelene KrouseJill & Jimmie LancasterMary LeGrandJoyce McAdooKari McConnellAnn McKennisParker Hannifin CorporationErin RossLorie SparacinoRichard Stasney MDKaren UlmerCarolyn WaddingtonDenise WoodConnie YuskaAtlanta Regional ChapterGreater Houston ChapterMaryland/ DC ChapterSoutheastern Pennsylvania

Sapphire Level $500-$999Virginia BowmanLisa ClemonsBernadette DobbsHelmuth Goepfert MDMary HuntoonLucille KingstonConstance Lusk

Susan RudyRebecca WhiteBirmingham ChapterHeartland ChapterTexas ENT & Allergy

Amethyst Level $100-$499Herbert Ashe Jr. MDDiane AthmerRebecca BellKaren BrownMargaret BrownCarol BuckelsDonna BurtonBarbara CarterLauren ColvinMary Ellen DiotaleviMargarete EnglischJacqueline EnglishDeborah FarragherMichele FarringtonJanet FausettHoward Francis MDPaul Fuchs MDKarlene FullerEric Furst MDDr. & Mrs. Boyd GillespieJoan GrateBethany HarrisChris Holsinger MDCheryl Jackson FlomSerge Jean MDLisa KellerRamute Kemeza

Cindy KnappDonald Leopold MDMarie LetterieWendy MackeyJames Manning MDDeborah MastrianiKeith McDivittCarolyn MillerLaura MuellerVinciya PandianPenney PattersonLinda PayneJanet PetersonSharon PickettChristine ProutFayann RidgleyCristie RoushEileen RyanBarbara SiglerSue SilcoxKathleen SliterChester SloninaCarolyn ThorsenDavid Tunkel MDLaura WeithGreater Cleveland Area Chapter

Click here to make an Online Donation Now

Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation Contributors

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Cynthia Mabry Otolaryngic Allergy Lectureship (ENT-NF) The Cynthia Mabry Otolaryngic Allergy Lectureship was established in 1999 to honor Cynthia’s memory (1937-1999). Cynthia was a chapter president, active member of SOHN and well respected for her expertise in otolaryngic allergy. Application Deadline January 31. Cash Award & Certificate

Kalynn Quinn Hensley Head & Neck/ Laryngology Lectureship (ENT-NF)

The Kalynn Quinn Hensley Head & Neck/ Laryngology Lectureship was established in 2001 to honor the memory of a very special patient who was cared for by many of the SOHN nurses in Houston, Texas. Kalynn was diagnosed with Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP).She required frequent surgical procedures to maintain her airway. She lost her fight forlife in 2000 as a young adult due to pulmonary disease progression to cancer. ApplicationDeadline January 31. Cash Award & Certificate

Lois Moore-Rogers Pediatric Otolaryngology Lectureship (ENT-NF)

The Lois Moore-Rogers Pediatric Otolaryngology Lectureship was established in 1996 by Dr. Gerald Healy and the Department of Otolaryngology at the Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Healy estab-lished this award to honor Lois who worked in Pediatric Otolaryngology for 18 years. Lois has been a long time member of SOHN and active in the Pediatric Special Interest Group. Application Deadline November 15. Cash Award & Certificate

Annual and Midwinter Board Meeting Guest Attendee

Apply for the opportunity to attend the SOHN Board of Directors’ Annual or Midwinter Board Meeting and see the inside workings of the Society. Sponsored in part by the SOHN Council of Past Presidents.Application Deadline July 1 and November 1

Are You Continuing Your Education?

The Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation offers $1,000-$1,500 scholarships to SOHN members in the following categories: Allied Health to BSN ~ RN to BSN ~ Graduate Level in Nursing. Application Deadline July 1st

Research Study Grant/Evidenced-Based Grant (ENT-NF)

The ENT-NF has established a fund to help nurses develop and/or participate in ORL clinical nursing research, and has made a commitment to nursing research. Research Grants up to $2,000

Clinical Excellence in ORL Nursing Award (RN & LPN)

The SOHN Clinical Excellence Award recognizes and rewards SOHN members who have consis-tently demonstrated excellence in the delivery of skilled and compassionate care to the ORL-Head and Neck Patient. Nomination Deadline July 1. Cash Award & Certificate

Poster Awards (ENT-NF)

Recognizes excellence in educating ORL nurs-es through the use of posters at the annual congress in three categories: Research, Clinical Initiative and Evidence-Based Practice. Application Deadline April 1. Cash Award & Certificate

For more information please contact SOHN Headquarters at 386-428-1695 or via email at sohn1@earthlink.net

Award NominationsSOHN is soliciting nominations for the Outstanding Service Award and the Friend of SOHN Award for 2019. The Outstanding Service Award recognizes a member who has demon-strated outstanding contributions to the Society. The Friend of SOHN Award is the mechanism for recognizing and expressing appreciation for special contributions to SOHN by non-mem-bers. For additional information, please contact National Headquarters. Nominations must be received by December 30th.

Congress 2019 Poster CompetitionApplication Deadline: April 1st SOHN Poster Guidelines and Poster Application are available on the SOHN website home page www.sohnnurse.com APPLY NOW! Posters will be displayed and available for viewing during Congress. Posters will reflect various adminis-tration, education, clinical practice, and research topics of interest to ORL nurses. This is a won-derful opportunity to share your knowledge with other ORL nurses. There are monetary rewards for outstanding posters at Congress. Do not miss this opportunity to share your ideas and possibly win one of the poster awards.

Clinical Practice Guidelines UpdatePublished Clinical Practice Guidelines

• Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) - Update

• Improving Nasal Form and Function after Rhinoplasty

• Earwax (Cerumen Impaction) - Update

• Otitis Media with Effusion - Update

• Adult Sinusitis - Update

• Allergic Rhinitis

• Tinnitus

• Acute Otitis Externa - Update

• Bell’s Palsy

• Tympanostomy Tubes in Children

• Improving Voice Outcomes after Thyroid Surgery

• Polysomnography for Sleep - Disordered Breathing Prior to Tonsillectomy in Children

• Hoarseness (Dysphonia) - Update

• Tonsillectomy in Children - Update

In Development• Sudden Hearing Loss - Update

• Clinical Practice Guideline: Meniere’s Disease

• Clinical Practice Guideline: Epistaxis

Development Queue:• Clinical Practice Guideline: The Surgical

Management of Rhinosinusitis (Single Specialty)

• Update to Clinical Practice Guideline: Tympanostomy Tubes in Children

• Clinical Practice Guideline: Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy

• Clinical Practice Guideline: Age Related Hearing Loss

• Update to Clinical Practice Guideline: Improving Voice Outcomes after Thyroid Surgery

• Update to Clinical Practice Guideline: Bell’s palsy

Lectureships, Scholarships & Awards

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Visit the homepage at www .sohnnurse .com for more information Contact hours range from 1 .37 hours to 2 .46 hours for each course

Bundled contact hours total 13 .27 hours

SOHN Launches the SOHN School in Teachable.com

Seven online education courses for ORL nurses are being offered with discount prices for SOHN members . Course instructors are esteemed

SOHN members and experts in the specialty .

Courses offered:

Hearing Loss Evaluation and Management (Victoria Albano)

Otology (Deena Hollingsworth)

Nose, Sinuses and Oral Cavity (Erin Ross)

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Wendy Mackey-Course Coordinator)

Benign Head and Neck Disorders (Barbara Carter)

Overview of Head and Neck Cancer and Treatment Modalities (Tara DiFabio & Penelope Fisher)

Specific Head and Neck Cancer Treatment and Nursing Implications (Penelope Fisher)

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