Goal 1: AAMN will provide a contemporary array of programs and services to meet AAMN member needs

   1.1 Offer an annual meeting

   1.2 Survey members as to areas of interest and expertise

   1.3 Develop one continuing education offering and offer online

   1.4 Develop multiple continuing education offerings and offer on line (within 3 years)

   1.5 Assess need for mentorship program

   1.6 Invite guest lecturers on topics and post to web

   1.7 Explore formation of special interest groups

 

Goal 2: AAMN will create Recognition Programs for Best Workplace and Best School of Nursing

   2.1 Appoint a 5 member recognition committee to develop criteria for Awards, timeframe for designation, and application fee (for 2010 onward)

   2.2 Accept application for awards and grant awards in 2010 using new selection criteria and process

 

Goal 3: Create an American Academy of/for Men in Nursing

   3.1 Form a steering committee to establish and maintain project opereational and management structure to insure active participation for all stakeholders

   3.2 Form a small group porcess of consensus for establishing policy and decisioin making. Formalize record keeping procedures for recording and reporting the steering committee activities.,/p>

   3.3 Develop a comprehensive plan for the creation of American Academy of/for Men in Nursing

   3.4 Establish purpose or mission of American Academy of/for Men in Nursing

   3.5 Establish criteria for American Academy of/for Men in Nursing fellow nomination and selection 3.6 Establish timeline for promotional campaign for the American Academy of/for Men in Nursing

 

Goal 4: Develop a men's health curriculum

   4.1 Define AAMN role and function in developing a men's health curriculum

   4.2 Develop partnerships to develop men's health curriculum

 

Goal 5: Build the AAMN brand as one that focuses on the knowledge and competencies of men in nursing rather than on gender

   5.1 Develop a document of the most frequently asked questions/answers about men in Nursing and post to web

   5.2 Provide a list of references/resorces about men in Nursing

   5.3 Gather profiles of members and practice expertise

   5.4 Seek representation on select national boards

   5.5 Develop a template for position papers, press releases

   5.6 Identify national policy issue appropriate for AAMN to take a position

 

Goal 6: Increase membership base and number of recognized AAMN chapters

   6.1 Explore offering a multi-year membership purchase

   6.2 Investigate automatic deduction of dues from member checking account and on-line payment

   6.3 Explore recruitment and retention incentives

   6.4 Create a chapter development program and a chapter President's Network

   6.5 Consider creation of an LPN council and "young to practice" special interest group