ANAC welcomes new Membership/Chapter Manager
On Dec. 1, the ANAC national office welcomed a new staff member, Nakera Dumas, as Membership/Chapter Manager. She joins us with experience from other membership organizations and will be central to exciting new member and chapter support and activities in 2021. Contact Nakera at
nakera@anacnet.org for more information on membership or joining or supporting your local chapter.
Washington, D.C. chapter hosts virtual 5B screening
Our Washington, D.C. chapter, GWANAC, partnered with The George Washington University School of Nursing for a virtual screening of the film "5B" and panel discussion to celebrate World Aids Day. The panel discussion included nurses and producers from the film. There were more than 115 registrants. Discussion was centered around why it is important to show this film and experiences during that time.
Greater New York chapter hosts virtual training
The Greater New York chapter recently hosted a successful virtual training, including intimate group discussions, on introducing and incorporating “Sex Positivity” when eliciting sexual health history from patients. The training was led by Melanie Steilen RN, BSN, ACRN. CNE hours were offered for this event.
ANAC health and wellness committee Gratitude Challenge
The ANAC health and wellness committee is conducting a Gratitude Challenge. Submit three things you are grateful for by Dec. 31 to be automatically entered into a raffle for a free yoga Zoom class!
Submit your Gratitude Challenge here. You might even have your submission listed in the next ANAC member newsletter!
- Jonah Pierce is grateful for his health, having a job he is passionate about and that Joe Biden won the election!
- Sushanta Kumar Barik is grateful for care, prevention and protection.
- Vincent Petrosini is grateful for his colleagues who persistently will not give up the fight, that he is allowed to do servant's work and the ability to affect change and make a difference in the less fortunate and never forget.