North Carolina Nurses Association 117th ANNUAL CONVENTION WHEN: September 19-20, 2024WHERE: Hosted at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Now in its 117th year, the NCNA Annual Convention continues to be one of the top nursing events of the year in North Carolina, offering opportunities for networking, professional development, and association business. Contribute your […] The post Karen Sanders Speaks at NC Nurses Association 117th Annual Convention in Sept. 2024 appeared first on Karen Sanders ..read more

Karen Sanders and Said Osio invite you to a very special virtual screening on of the new acclaimed documentary “The Last Ecstatic Days,” followed by a post-screening discussion and breakout groups Friday, August 16, 2024 6:45pm to 9:00pm  Synopsis Ethan Sisser, a young man with terminal brain cancer, sits alone in his hospital room.  When he starts livestreaming his death journey on social media, thousands of people around the world join to celebrate his courage. Still, Ethan envisions more – to teach the world how to die without fear. To do that, he needs to film his death. Honori ..read more

Save the Date to Join us on Thursday, August 29th The Elder Nurse Corps are meeting for the third time. Thursday, August 29, 2024 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Land of the Sky United Church of Christ, 15 Overbrook Place, Asheville, NC 28805 Parking is available for 300 cars in the upper and lower lots. Note: there is some construction happening around the lower lot. About Us We are creating the Elder Nurse Corps that includes RNs that are 60 years or older and are from one of the 9 counties that include: Buncombe, Henderson, Macon, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Transylvania and Haywood. We are cr ..read more

Five years after the purchase of our 100+ year old, not-for-profit, Mission Health hospital system in Asheville, NC, this headline article appeared in the AVLWatchdog.org, an online newspaper, with an article written by Watchdog reporter, Andrew Jones, on February 2, 2024, which read: “Mission Hospital has been officially informed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that it is in “immediate jeopardy” related to deficiencies in care, according to an internal email obtained by Asheville Watchdog (https://avlwatchdog.org/feds-cite-ashevilles-mission-hospital-for-immediate-je ..read more

We are creating the Elder Nurse Corps that includes RNs that are 60 years or older and are from one of the 9 counties that include: Buncombe, Henderson, Macon, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Transylvania and Haywood. About Us We are creating this initiative in Western North Carolina to help nurses, patients and families interface with an increasingly cumbersome healthcare system and to serve as advocates for our community. Join us on Thursday, May 30th We are meeting for the second time on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Land of the Sky United Church of Christ, 115 ..read more

In the bustling corridors of hospitals, the quiet sanctuaries of clinics, and the comforting spaces of homes, there exists a group of individuals who embody compassion, skill, and unwavering dedication. They are the heartbeat of healthcare, the unsung heroes who work tirelessly to heal, comfort, and uplift. As National Nurse Week dawns upon us, it’s time to shine a spotlight on these remarkable individuals and express our deepest gratitude for their invaluable contributions. From the bedside manner that soothes anxious hearts to the expertise that saves lives, nurses play a pivotal role in eve ..read more

Five years after the purchase of our 100+ year old, not-for-profit, Mission Health hospital system in Asheville, NC, this headline article appeared in the AVLWatchdog.org, an online newspaper, with an article written by Watchdog reporter, Andrew Jones, on February 2, 2024, which read: “Mission Hospital has been officially informed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that it is in “immediate jeopardy” related to deficiencies in care, according to an internal email obtained by Asheville Watchdog (https://avlwatchdog.org/feds-cite-ashevilles-mission-hospital-for-immediate-je ..read more

January 23, 2024, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, AVL Watchdog Panel, AB Tech, Asheville, NC “HCA-Mission at Five Years: What Can We Do to Restore Better Healthcare in WNC?”  Many thanks to co-panelists Peter Lewis, AVL Watchdog, Clay Ballantine, MD, Bruce Kelly, MD, Maureen Copelof, Mayor, Brevard, NC, and Julie Mayfield, Senator, North Carolina’s 49th District, for their wisdom and heartfelt concern about the patient care concerns at HCA Mission, Asheville, NC. My name is Karen Sanders, and I am a Holistic RN Patient Advocate in Private Practice.   Many thanks to the hundreds of dedicated p ..read more

Our healthcare system has become more silo-driven and difficult to navigate. January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 Wednesdays, via zoom, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.  Series dates: January 10 January 17 January 24 January 31 These 4, 2-hour classes will help you learn how to advocate for yourself or family member in our healthcare system with less stress and more peace of mind. 20% of each registration will be donated to the Center for Conscious Living and Dying. Tuition is $125.00. Register and Pay Here https://buy.stripe.com/4gw3fh1Qm0WzeQMeUW Call 828-778-8882 with questions.   Print, Share this PDF ..read more

In the whirlpool of healthcare complexities, patients often find themselves lost amidst the swirling currents of medical information, diagnoses, and treatment options. Holistic RN Patient Advocates emerge as the lighthouse in this storm, guiding individuals through the choppy waters with a focus on comprehensive care that addresses the mind, body, and spirit. Understanding the Swirl: The Healthcare Challenge Navigating the healthcare system can be as complex and unpredictable as a swirling eddy in a river. For patients, managing the deluge of information, understanding treatment plans, and mak ..read more