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OUR PURPOSE:
* To
unite registered professional operating room nurses for the purpose
of maintaining an Association dedicated to the constant
endeavor of promoting the highest professional standards of
perioperative nursing practice for the optimum care of the
patient before, during and after surgery.
* To
provide opportunity for continuous learning through diversified
educational activities.
* To
study, discuss, research and exchange information in the field of
perioperative nursing.
* To
hold meetings at intervals for the purpose of this
Association.
* To
co-operate lawfully with other professional associations, health care
facilities, universities, industries, technical societies, research
organizations and governmental agencies in matters affecting the
foregoing purposes of the Association.
* To otherwise
lawfully adopt policies and conduct programs for the
improvement of perioperative nursing practice provided that
the policies and programs are consistent with the
requirements that the Association is not organized for
profit and no part of its earnings inure to individuals.
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OUR
HISTORY:
The only record found to date recording our early
history was found in the Treasurers report below.
Treasurers
Record. Starting date 3-31-55, Barbara Cooper - Treasurer.
| 1st
meeting dues collected: Date 3-13-55 |
| Nancy
Hoyt |
E.H. |
$2.00 |
| Nancy
Connors |
M.G.H. |
$2.00 |
| Alice Lamere |
S.H. |
$2.00 |
| Ann Lamere |
S.H. |
$2.00 |
| Barbara
Cooper |
E.H. |
$2.00 |
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Balance on hand held by previous
treasurer |
$34.24 |
This first meeting recorded in the Treasurers book states a
balance on hand from a treasurer before 1955. Would
appreciate any information relating to our early history,
should anyone find same.
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