The Society of Trauma Nurses understands your need for up to date information on a large array of topics. To help our members, we've listed some excellent websites that we'd like to share. If you run across any that you'd like to add to our list, or if you find one of our links no longer functioning, please let us know. We'll review your information and act accordingly. Thank you for helping us keep STN current and exciting.

• The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• World Health Organization

• American Public Health Association
• Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center
• National Fire Protection Association
• National Highway Safety Administration
• Public Health Online - Careers and Degrees
• Public Health Online MPH Degree Programs
• SafetyLit: Injury Prevention Literature

• STN Legislative Fact Sheet
• Find Your Legislator
• Letter Templates

• The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• American College of Emergency Physicians
• American College of Surgeons
• American Trauma Society
• ConsultGeriRN
• Eastern Assocation for the Surgery of Trauma
• Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing
• Healthcare Financial Management Association
• Midwest Trauma Society
• National League for Nursing
• National Trauma Institute
• Pediatric Trauma Society
• RN to MSN
• Trauma Center Association of America
• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
• U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration

• MSN Programs Online: A comprehensive state-by-state directory of colleges and universities in the US that offer Master's programs in nursing which are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The site assists users seeking not only traditional BSN to MSN programs, but also RN to MSN programs and Direct Entry MSN programs.
  
• RN to MSN Guide
  
• Nurse Practitioner Guide
  

Click here to access the STN Online Community. The STN Online Community allows you to better network with your peers in STN. It includes enhanced features such as discussion forums, an integrated document library, blog, and many other networking features.



Here is some additional information that may be useful as you get to know the STN online community:

• Login to the Community with the same username (i.e., your email address) and password that you use to login to the STN website. If you need assistance with your password, click here.
  
  
• You are automatically a member of the Open Forum Community. This is a space for you to interact directly with your STN colleagues -- ask questions, share information and respond to others' posts. It will replace the general STN listserv.
  
  You will receive postings to this Forum directly to your email inbox. In these emails, clicking on “Reply via Email” allows you to reply via email. Clicking “Reply Online” allows you to reply to a discussion post via the STN Community website.
  
  
• Similar to Facebook or LinkedIn, you can upload a photo and add a brief professional bio. You may also pull in data from your pre-existing LinkedIn account.

The Rules

If you do not understand any of the rules of conduct and need clarification, contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. STN does not actively monitor the Community for inappropriate postings and does not on its own undertake editorial control of postings. However, in the event that any inappropriate posting is brought to STN's attention, then STN, in its sole discretion, may take any and all appropriate action. Violation of a rule shall result in the following actions: 1st violation – written warning; 2nd violation – loss of Community privileges for one year. No exceptions.

• Don't post commercial messages. Contact people directly with product and service information if you believe it would help them.
• Don't post job openings. The STN Career Center is available for this purpose.
• Use caution when discussing products. Information posted on the Community is available for all members to see, and comments are subject to libel, slander, and antitrust laws.
• All defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening, offensive, or illegal materials are strictly prohibited. Do not post anything in a Community message that you would not want the world to see or that you would not want anyone to know came from you.
• Please note carefully all items listed in the disclaimer and legal rules below, particularly regarding the copyright ownership of information posted to the list.
• Don't challenge or attack others. The discussions on the lists are meant to stimulate conversation not to create contention. Let others have their say, just as you may.
• Remember that other participants have the right to reproduce postings to this Community.

Community Etiquette

The following guidelines are not intended as rules or requirements for participating in the list. Instead, they are general tips for participating in online Community discussion in a responsible and courteous manner.

• State concisely and clearly the topic of your comments in the subject line. This allows members to respond more appropriately to your posting and makes it easier for members to search the archives by subject.
• Do not send administrative messages, such as remove me from the list, through the Community. Instead, use the Web interface to change your settings or to remove yourself from a list. If you are changing e-mail addresses, you do not need to remove yourself from the list and rejoin under your new e-mail address.

Terms of Use

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STN reserves the right to temporarily or permanently discontinue the Community with or without notice. STN will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or termination of the list.

STN, in its sole discretion, may terminate your subscription and remove and discard any content posted by you, for any reason, including, without limitation, if STN believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of the Terms of Use. Any termination of your subscription under any provision of the Terms of Use may be effected without prior notice.

Additional Guidelines/Suggestions

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The Legal Stuff

This Community is provided as a service of the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN). STN is not responsible for the opinions and information posted on this site by others. STN disclaims all warranties with regard to information posted on this site, whether posted by STN or any third party; this disclaimer includes all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness. In no event shall STN be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of any information posted on this site.

Do not post any defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening, offensive, or illegal materials. Do not post any information or other material protected by copyright without the permission of the copyright owner. By posting material, the posting party warrants and represents that he or she owns the copyright with respect to such material or has received permission from the copyright owner. In addition, the posting party grants STN and users of this list the nonexclusive right and license to display, copy, publish, distribute, transmit, print, and use such information or other material.

STN prohibits the posting of messages facilitating or encouraging members to arrive at any agreement that either expressly or indirectly leads to price fixing, a boycott of another's business, or other conduct intended to illegally restrict free trade. Messages that encourage or facilitate an agreement about the following subjects will not be allowed: prices, discounts, or terms or conditions of sale; salaries; profits, profit margins, or cost data; market shares, sales territories, or markets; allocation of customers or territories; or selection, rejection, or termination of customers or suppliers.

STN does not actively monitor the site for inappropriate postings and does not on its own undertake editorial control of postings. However, in the event that any inappropriate posting is brought to STN's attention, STN will take all appropriate action. STN reserves the right to terminate access to any user who does not abide by these guidelines.

The society aims to elect members who represent STN’s mission and who have the experience and qualifications necessary to lead the organization. The leadership application was therefore designed to collect responses from the candidates that illustrate their competencies and provide the members-at-large with facts to review prior to casting an educated vote.

Expectations of Board Member

• Participation in at minimum 75% of scheduled conference calls (approximately 10 per year); 100% is the target.
• Participation in 100% of the face to face Board of Director meetings (usually two per year), unless advance excusal is granted by the President.
• Completion of orientation to the STN at start of term with appropriate STN executive committee member and other resource board member(s). May include (but not limited to) review of: STN bylaws, strategic plan, website, policy manual, pertinent job description, previous year’s annual report and board meeting minutes. To view the board orientation webinar, click here.
• Adherence to stated deadlines for STN projects.
• Attendance at the STN annual conference. Attendance at other STN events is expected whenever possible.
• Development and monitoring of pertinent STN policies, processes, etc.
• Timely filing of reports in the required format for all STN for calls/meetings.
• Maintenance of the appropriate STN board operations manual (if applicable).
• Timely response to electronic discussion on important STN issues.
• Represent STN accurately and professionally at venues where participating as an agent of the STN.
• Personally recruit two new members to STN for each year of service on the board.
• Maintenance of current membership in STN by timely payment of dues.
• Complete and submit in-kind services/donations form to track donations of time, monies, services, and materials to STN, if requested.
• Minimum monthly time requirement for STN board work is estimated at twelve hours.
• Newly elected board members are invited to attend the in-person board meeting before the annual conference. Attendance is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Travel reimbursement is not provided to newly elected board members however.

STN is expected to provide:

• Reimbursement as set by the board for STN-related travel for each face to face board meeting not covered by the board member’s home institution or adjunct meeting/program.
• Leadership development activities.
• Administrative support from the STN office in accordance with the applicable scope of services.
• Mentoring and organizational support from the STN executive committee and past officers.

 

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President-Elect Job Description

Qualifications to serve

• Current member in good standing of STN with active membership for at least 2 years
• Current STN Board member in good standing
• Current trauma leadership position
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to commit an average of 10 hours/month to STN Board activities

Responsibilities

• Reviews and understands current by-laws, policies and procedures, and strategic plan of the Society of Trauma Nurses
• Participates in Executive Committee conference calls at a minimum of 80% participation
• Participates in monthly conference calls at a minimum of 80% participation level
• Chairs the Strategic Planning Committee
• Maintains current Strategic Committee under guidance of Executive Committee and Strategic Planning Committee
• Serves as assistant to the President and in his/her place when requested
• Attends and actively participate at the spring board meeting
• Attends and actively participate at the fall board meeting
• Attends the annual conference
• Chairs Executive Board assigned committees
• Submits reports to Board as requested (minimally at every board call)
• Performs duties ethically and responsibly
• Upholds allegiance to the Society of Trauma Nurses
• Assists with needs of the organization

Term of Office

• Elected for a 1 year term starting at the annual meeting after election with expectation to serve as President for following 1 year term and immediate past president for following 1 additional year
• If elected/appointed to serve a remaining term, service will be for remaining term on position

 

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Treasurer Job Description

Qualifications to serve

• Current member in good standing of STN with active membership for at least 2 years
• Current trauma leadership position
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to commit an average of 10 hours/month to STN Board activities

Responsibilities

• Reviews and understands current by-laws, policies and procedures, and strategic plan of the Society of Trauma Nurses
• Oversees the financial structure and management of the Society
• Monitors all income and expenses associated with the Society
• Develops strategies in coordination with the Executive Committee and Executive Director to deal with budget variances
• Assures all appropriate state, local, and federal tax forms are submitted
• Assures an annual financial review is conducted by an outside CPA as well as a full audit every third year (note: first audit conducted on FYE 6.30.08).
• Makes recommendations for investment of surplus funds
• Works with Executive Board and Executive Director to prepare an annual budget
• Participates in Executive board meetings at a minimum of 80% participation
• Participates in monthly conference calls at a minimum of 80% participation level
• Attends and actively participates at the spring board meeting
• Attends and actively participates at the fall board meeting
• Attends the annual conference
• Serves as Executive Liaison to assure success of director(s)-at-large and SIG or committee chairs as assigned
• Serves as chair of the Finance and Audit Committee
• Submits reports to Board as requested (minimally at every board call)
• Assures smooth transition to new leadership
• Performs duties ethically and responsibly
• Upholds allegiance to the Society of Trauma Nurses
• Assist with needs of the organization

Term of Office

• Elected for a 2 year term starting at the annual meeting after election
• If elected/appointed to serve a remaining term, service will be for remaining term on position

 

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Secretary Job Description

Qualifications to serve

• Current member in good standing of STN with active membership for at least 2 years
• Current trauma leadership position
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to commit an average of 10 hours/month to STN Board activities

Responsibilities

• Reviews and understands current by-laws, policy and procedures, and strategic plan of the Society of Trauma Nurses
• Serves as Parliamentarian of the Board
• Participates in Executive board meetings at a minimum of 80% participation
• Records proceedings and maintains a file of all Executive meetings
• Assures back-up recording of Executive meetings when unable to attend
• Participates in monthly conference calls at a minimum of 80% participation level
• Records proceedings and maintains a file of all Board meetings
• Assures back-up recording for meetings when unable to attend
• Attends and actively participates at the spring board meeting
• Attends and actively participates at the fall board meeting
• Attends the annual conference
• Serves as Executive Liaison and is responsible to assure success of Journal of Trauma Nursing committee, Education committee and Annual Conference Planning committee
• Submits reports to Board as requested (minimally at every board call)
• Assures smooth transition to new leadership
• Performs duties ethically and responsibly
• Upholds allegiance to the Society of Trauma Nurses
• Assist with needs of the organization

Term of Office

• Elected for a 2 year term starting at the annual meeting after election
• If elected/appointed to serve a remaining term, service will be for remaining term on position

 

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Director-at-Large Job Description

Qualifications to serve

• Current member in good standing of STN with active membership for at least 2 years
• Current trauma leadership position
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to commit an average of 10 hours/month to STN Board activities

Responsibilities

• Reviews and understands current by-laws, policies and procedures, and strategic plan of the Society of Trauma Nurses
• Participates in monthly conference calls at a minimum of 80% participation level
• Attends and actively participate at the spring board meeting
• Attends and actively participate at the fall board meeting
• Attends the annual conference
• Chairs Executive Board assigned committee
• Submits reports to Board as requested (minimally at every board call)
• Performs duties ethically and responsibly
• Upholds allegiance to the Society of Trauma Nurses
• Assist with needs of the organization

Term of Office

• Elected for a 2 year term starting at the annual meeting after election
• If elected/appointed to serve a remaining term, service will be for remaining term on position

 

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International Director Job Description

Qualifications to serve

• Current member in good standing of STN with active membership for at least 2 years.
• Current trauma leadership position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to commit an average of 10 hours/month to STN Board activities.

Responsibilities (International Activities)

• Represent STN and its members to the international community for the purpose of raising awareness about STN membership, programs and services and key initiatives globally.
• Evaluate STN programs and services and make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding opportunities to enhance opportunities for participation by international constituents. Provide feedback to the Board of Directors on behalf of STN’s international members.
• Collaborate with ATCN’s International Chair on international issues specific to ATCN.
• Serve as Chair of STN International Membership Council.
• Serve as a liaison to all STN committees on international issues.

Term of Office

• Elected for a 2 year term as director-at-large starting at the annual meeting after election.
• If elected/appointed to serve a remaining term, service will be for remaining term on position.

 

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Clinical Director - Job Description

Qualifications to serve

• Current member in good standing of STN with active membership for at least 2 years.
• Hold a current trauma leadership position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Support the mission and vision of the STN.
• Commit an average of 12 hours/month to STN Board activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison to STN committees
• Actively participate in discussions on the committee(s) strategic plan development, revisions, and maintenance.
• Ensure a focus on “optimal clinical care” within the strategic plan i.e. latest technology, research etc.
• Disseminate pertinent information from the STN board to the committee(s) and encourage frequent visitation to the STN website.
• Work with the assigned STN staff representative to assure timely posting of committee minutes and other committee related documents to the STN website.
• Work collaboratively with the assigned STN staff representative to assure sufficient resources to support committee activities (administrative & budgetary).
• Participate in @ least 75% of committee conference calls.
• Serve as an advocate for committee(s) to the STN board
• Serve as the liaison to the STN board for any action items from the committee(s) requiring board approval.
• Share progress/updates to the committee(s) strategic plan with the board.
• Assure committee(s) representation in STN activities where appropriate i.e. ATCN updates, e-library specialty chapters etc.
• Provide oversight to committee(s) at annual meeting.
• Assure annual updates to committee(s) strategic plan and confirm alignment with STN strategic plan.
• Serve as a resource for the special interest group(s) that are considering formalization into a committee.
• Encourage committee(s) to provide submissions to the Journal of Trauma Nursing annually.
• Urge committee(s) to submit case studies, research or QA tools as appropriate.
• Provide information to committee(s) regarding requested topics from membership that correlate with committee specialty.
• Provide JTN resources as able to support committee needs.
• Work to establish collaborative opportunities with other trauma or healthcare organizations that encourage injury prevention or trauma related research.

Note: This description does not include components of the Director at Large Job Description which must also be adhered to.

Term of Office

• Elected for a 2 year term as director-at-large starting at the annual meeting after election
• If elected/appointed to serve a remaining term, service will be for remaining term on position.