​I want to start with  expressing  my appreciation to all nurses. Nurses are the heartbeat and backbone of healthcare, they work hard, care for their patients and show strength in crisis. I have never regretted becoming a nurse and I am blessed to continue to work with wonderful people who constantly teach me. Last week May 6 thru May 12, 2019 was Nurse’s week and I hope you took opportunities to show your appreciation to the nurses you come in contact with. Along with the theme of appreciation last week was also teacher appreciation week and I hope the same appreciations were expressed. I think we all have the one teacher we remember that had an impact on our lives. This week is national hospital week starting on Florence Nightingale’s Birthday; May 12 -18, 2019.

Last month we had CMSA Middle Tennessee chapter’s  board officer election. I am honored to be voted your President again, Oliva Westbrook is Vice President, Elizabeth McAllister is Secretary , and Stephanie Bowker  is our Treasure. Other members of the board are Randy Bauch, Julie Jenkins Loza, Lynne Vaughn, Tiffany Woodard,  and Jennifer Thompson. I am so thankful to the amazing members of our board and all of the hard work they do.

Remember that  we will NOT have a June meeting because of National CMSA .

Kathern Demicell, RNCCM
President of CMSA Middle Tennessee Chapter

​              April showers hopefully will bring May flowers. Last month  was Social Worker celebration month and we had a record attendance. I want to thank you all so much for your attendance and support and look forward to continual increased attendance. We have been having some wonderful topics and speakers and your board members are continually  working hard to  provide you with worthy education. If you have people that you know desire to speak please let us know and we can reach out to them.
                Just a reminder that the National CMSA is in June and open to anyone who wants to attend. The details and registration information is on CMSA.org. On the same website is information about becoming a CMSA member, I encourage everyone to explore and join this wonderful organization. Recently I have joined a face book group called Case Managers Community and it has been fascinating reading and participating in some of the discussions. I hear a familiar theme thru the discussions and a lot of questions that are available in resources that are on the CMSA website; just an example of the benefits of being a CMSA member. We are also always looking for more sponsors from our vendors to support us. If you are interested please reach out to myself at Kathern.Demicell@hcahealthcare.com.
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                Thank you again for your support and looking forward to seeing you all again April 17, 2019.

​Kathern Demicell, RNCCM
President of CMSA Middle Tennessee Chapter