Chapter Meeting 3/12/2025

Please join our chapter on Wednesday, March 12th, at 6PM, for our 1st Quarter Meeting, at Synapse House, in Downers Grove. Synapse House is a community centered on healing and support for those affected by brain injury and stroke. 

As a thank you for Synapse House hosting our chapter, we are asking for donations of items they are in need of. For every item that you bring, you will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift card. (See attached flyer for items on their wish list).

We have an amazing speaker, Colleen Morley DNP RN CCM CMAC CMGT-BC CMCN ACM-RN IQCI FCM FAACM, who will be presenting on Mindfulness - Self Care. 

Healthcare professionals operate in high-stress environments that significantly impact their well-being and professional effectiveness. The prevalence of burnout, disengagement, and stress-related illnesses among healthcare workers underscores the need for practical self-care strategies. Mindfulness, the practice of maintaining present-moment awareness with acceptance and non-judgment, has been shown to enhance emotional resilience, improve focus, and foster compassionate patient interactions.

This presentation explores the principles of mindfulness, dispels common misconceptions, and provides evidence-based strategies to integrate mindfulness into daily practice. By incorporating mindfulness techniques, healthcare professionals can reduce stress, improve job satisfaction, and cultivate a balanced, empathetic approach to patient care.

Light food and beverages will be served.

Please feel free to bring a friend.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Don't forget to RSVP: noilchapteraann@gmail.com

Kind Regards,

The Northern Illinois Chapter

American Association of Neuroscience Nurses