Pinellas Area Nurse Educators
P.A.N.E. Serving Pinellas County, Florida Since 1969
The mission of PANE is to seek to develop a support network for Nurse Educators working in a variety of practice settings. Disseminate information about educational activities and programs related to health and healthcare. Provide continuing educational activities and programs to enchance the role and function of Nurse Educators. Provide collaborative efforts for the development of education services that benefit healthcare providers, professionals, and the healthcare community.
PANE is a not for profit organization and is an affiliate member of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization (NNSDO). Various programs and activities are supported to promote the visibility and viability of the Nurse Educator. According to our bylaws, four members are elected officers to serve as president, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Officers may serve more than one term (year). Meetings are held the first Friday of each month at 8:30a.m. For meeting location or additional information please call Jennifer Dennis at (727) 586-7106 ext 6, or Mary Gardner at (727) 341-7727.
Membership eligibility includes nurses from hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes, hospice, technical and professional schools, community health agencies, and independent Nurse Educators. Membership includes Nurses who have the responsibility for the education of nurses, ancillary staff and other healthcare providers, or professionals. Membership benefits include reduced registration fees for P.A.N.E. sponsored programs. Membership fee is $20.00 annually, due each September or when a new member joins.
An Affiliate of NNSDO Since May 2000
P.A.N.E. OFFICERS 2006-2007
President: Tammy Franqueiro, RN
Vice President: Michelle Jans, RN
Treasurer: Olga Garcia, RN
Secretary: Mary Gardner, RN


FACTS ABOUT P.A.N.E.

BYLAWS
HISTORY OF P.A.N.E.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Important Educational Internet Links

American Nurses Credentialing Center
National Nursing Staff Development Organization
Florida Legislative Information
Florida Board of Nursing Home Page
Suncoast Educators Association


2008 Nursing Provider Update and Educators Showcase
Friday, June 13, 2008: 8:30am-4:00pm
Location: The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast
Roosevelt Main Service Center
5771 Roosevelt Blvd.
Clearwater, FL
To register, please contact Michelle Jans (see link below)

Please send comments or suggestion to Michelle Jans, RN, P.A.N.E. Webmaster
mjans@tampabay.rr.com