Elder Nurse Corps
Supporting Nurse Success; When we feel better, our patients and families do better.
Periodic Meetings
Welcome Nurse Colleagues
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.
Get Involved
If you are interested in attending the next meeting, please RSVP by calling or texting Chelsea Frew, RN at 828-768-2130 and please indicate you are interested in joining via Zoom or in person.
It is important for you to RSVP to this meeting as space is limited.
Mission:
The Elder Nurse Corps exists to support nurses moving forward in their career with health, work-life balance and the delivery of quality care.
Vision:
The Elder Nurse Corps inspires nurses to access trusted support and resources.
Strategies:
1. Holistically promote mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being for nurses:
- Mental Clarity, less overload
- Physically Feeling Better
- Emotionally Relaxed
- Financial Decision Support
- Spiritually Strengthened
2. Offer our experience to mentor nurses as they age and face their own life challenges.
3. Create a community for elder nurses for connection, creativity, support, fun, and education.
Initiatives:
1. Teach, support, and mentor nurses working in the local healthcare system who are faced with challenges that make work and life balance difficult.
2. Serve as experts and resources in adhering to the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act and the 9 provisions of nursing practice.
3. Advocate for patients and families who are trying to navigate the local healthcare system.
We are creating these 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.
More Info on Upcoming Meeting(s)
RSVP Now
Please RSVP by emailing Chelsea Frew, RN at chelsea@rnpatientadvocacy.com or call or text (828) 768-2130.