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NJ State Occupational Health Nurse Association announcements for March 2012, as presented at the Annual meeting at Snuffy's in Scotch Plains:

Landa A PoianiDarocki MSN, ANP-BC, COHN-S, FAAOHN has been awarded the Debra L Gibbon Nurse of the Year award. Landa works at Meridian Healthcare in Neptune, NJ. Currently she is Senior Manager of Meridian Occupational Health where she is responsible for the health and wellness of all of Meridian's employees as well as for the occupational health clients of Meridian.

Landa has worked tirelessly on the NJSAOHN Board, as well as initiated Community Outreach programs such as Support Our Troops, and The Wounded Warrior Project, bringing in many donations for our wounded soldiers in NJ.

Connie Kijek RN, BSN, COHN-S, received the Moore Medical Scholarship for her outstanding work in Occupational health. Connie works for Yoh Healthcare.

Christine Zichello ,RN,COHN-S,CSHM,ARM,FAAOHN, was honored with the Annual Kathy Dignan Scholarship award in March 2012. Christine works at PMA Insurance.

Jan Sigall RN, BSN,CIC, and Mary Ganz, RN, received the Founder's Scholarship in recognition of their work in Occupational Health. Jan presently works for Atlantic Health. Mary works at Johnson & Johnson at the Raritan campus as a contract Occupational Health Nurse.

Christine E. Milelli BSN., RN., COHN-S has passed the COHN-S exam to become a Certified Occupational Health Nurse. She has worked at Sanofi-Aventis for the past 4 years as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Christine is an experienced health care professional of 25 years with extensive background in NJ Healthcare, including 5 years of occupational health nursing experience in a corporate setting.

Landa PoianiDarocki MSN, APN-C, COHN has received the 2011 Medique Leadership Award at the Northeast Occupational Health Nurse (NEOHN ) Conference in Boston. She has worked for Meridian Health Occupational Health for 30 years. Landa earned her BSN from Seton Hall University and her MSN From Monmouth University and is an Adult Nurse Practitioner. She presently serves as President of NJHEHNA (NJ Hospital Employee Health Nurses Association) and as Region 2 Director for NJSAOHN (NJ State Association of Occupational Health Nurses)

Maryellen Dower BSN, RN, COHN-S /CM has obtained her Case Management Certification from American Association of Occupational Health Nurses. She is employed as Sr. Occupational Nurse at Bristol Myers Squibb, where she has worked for 9 years. She is a graduate of St Francis School of Nursing, Trenton, and received her BSN from Kean College in 2009.

Steven Marks MSN, RN, APN-C , COHN-S received a grant from NEOHN (Northeast Occupational Health Nurse Association) in December 2011 for his program: "Rescuing Healthcare - A Unique Approach to Occupational Health and Primary Care". This program focused on the need to provide services to uninsured members of Rescue personnel of Hamilton Township. Steve opened a Wellness Center Clinic for employees and their families. He obtained donated equipment and supplies, generic medications were stocked and a $4.00 prescription program was utilized. There was no charge for the Wellness Center users. Visits to the Wellness Center increased 400% between 2008 and 2010 and there is a projected 40% growth for 2011. Sick time decreased due to early intervention, treatment and accessibility.

Steve is a Family and Adult Nurse Practitioner and works for Viking Yacht Health Services as Administrator, Health and Safety Services. He attended school at Germantown Hospital, Immaculata University, and Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.

The ABOHN Board of Directors' welcomes three new members of the Board. The new Directors are Paula Clay, RN, MPH, COHN/CM/SM of Gainesville, GA, Margaret Manuszak, RN, MS FAAOHN, COHN-S/CM of Millsboro, DE and New Jersey's Christine Zichello, RN, BS, CSHM, ARM, FAAOHN, COHN-S of Kinnelon, NJ.

ABOHN Board of Directors

The ABOHN Board of Directors is searching for new Board members. In order to qualify for a Board position you must be certified as an occupational health nurse. Application packets for the Board positions are available on the ABOHN website at www.abohn.org, under the heading ABOUT US/ Board of Directors. The deadline for applications has been extended until August 31.

We are currently looking for individuals in the Mountain Western, South Eastern and the At Large regions of the country. Credential holders working in the Federal, Public Health, Universities, Technology and Construction areas are encouraged to represent their areas of expertise on the ABOHN Board.

Congratulations to Janet Pilewski, RN

Janet received her COHN certification. Janet works for Atlantic Health Corporation and has been assigned to the Bayer Healthcare Division since 2000. She just received a Red Cross Heroes Recognition for the Bayer Blood Drives.

Congratulations to...

Nancy Kelley Greberis RN, BSN, COHN-S for her recent certification in Case Management. Nancy is employed at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Jan Sigall RN, BSN, CIC, COHN-S for her recent certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN-S). Jan works for Atlantic Health System, Morristown, NJ and is currently working at Sanofi-Aventis.
Pat Emanuele R.N., MSN, COHN-S for her recent publication in the AAOHN Journal for September 2010 titled: Antibiotic Resistance. Pat is employed by Atlantic Health System, Morristown, NJ, and works at Chubb Insurance Co.

Ann Nascondiglio
Received the North East Medique Leadership Award 2008 - 2009.

Pat Emanuele, R.N., MSN, COHN-S
Received a Golden Pen Award from SLACK, Inc., the publisher for the AAOHN Journal for the article she wrote on DVT that was published in September of 2008. Also, Pat Emanuele, R.N., MSN, COHN-S is now on the editorial review panel for the AAOHN Journal. This is a very huge honor for Pat and NJSAOHN would like to congratulate her on all her accomplishments along with her devotion, time and effort that she is always willing to give to our association.

Sandra Cinque, RN, BA, COHN-S/CM
was elected Fellow of the American Academy of Occupational Health Nurses at the 2009 AAOHN annual convention.

Debra Lynn Gibbon Nurse of the Year Award
Patricia Emanuele, R.N., MSN, COHN-S

AAOHN Journal

Patricia Emanuele, RN, MSN, COHN-S - Antibiotic Resistance

Patricia Emanuele, RN, MSN, COHN-S - Deep Vein Thrombosis

Christine Zichello, RN, COHN-S, CSHM, ARM, FAAOHN - Occupational Health Nurses and Worker's Compensation Insurance Programs

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