"OMNE is a group of nursing leaders in Maine who direct the course for professional nursing by promoting sound health care policies at the state, local and national level. Towards this mission the organization creates an environment that encourages networking, unity and synergistic creative thinking."

Call for Abstracts
The planning committee for the 2009 Maine Nursing Summit invites you to submit an abstract about best practices being used in Maine. The focus in on collaboration, communication, and use of teams to improve the work environment, assure patient safety and quality, and increase nurse satisfaction. We are interested in lessons learned and issues faced in implementing and sustaining the best practices. The goal is to have presenters geographically distributed and representative of the health care continuum and education programs in Maine.
   
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OMNE Annual Meeting
Information about dates, programs and costs
   
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Legislative Summary 2007
Check status of bills on interest to the nursing profession that are currently before the Maine State Legislature.
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OMNE Leadership Achievement Award
EAch year, OMNE, Nursing Leaders of Maine, recognizes an OMNE member who has demonstrated outstanding achievements in the areas of nursing leadership, communication and commitment to patient care.
Congratulations Myra Broadway, the 2008 OMNE Leadership award recipient...
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Nurse Sensitive Indicators 
For information, visit www.mainequalityforum.gov

2008 Scholarship Award Winner to be Announced Soon
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Dirigo
For the most current info. regarding the Maine Governor's Office of Health Policy and Finance/Dirigo
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Read Maine Health Care: Colleagues in Caring Nursing Workforce Initiative
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Position Statement Regarding Latex Allergy
  
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Position Statement on Staffing
  
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Position Statement on Staffing Ratios For Acute Care Settings
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I. Maintain an active role in the future of professional nursing.
II. Ensure program variety that reflects membership needs.  Leadership focused topics will be included.
III. Represent the organization in key legislative issues that affect nursing and the healthcare of citizens.
IV.  Participate in a national and regional level in activities.
V.  Increase membership development.
VI. Keep the organization financially viable.

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