This collection reflects the original name of Network of Clinical Specialists in Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing (1983) and the later name The Network of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. It contains publications such as a Position Paper (undated), a credentialing manual, a credentialing manual, 1999 Directory of Nurse-Psychotherapists, the organizational newsletter, Network News spanning 1991-2004 (non-inclusive), meeting minutes spanning 1983-1997 (non-inclusive). Issues dealt with by this group included parity of Clinical Nurse Specialists, “Third Party” reimbursement issues, and legislation affecting the delivery of mental health care to consumers in New York State.
Index code: MC64
Finding Guide:
Finding Aid for the New York Network of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) in Psychiatric/Mental Health Collection Â
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| VOLUME: | 0.2 cubic feet |
| ACQUISITION: | The items in this collection were donated to the Bellevue Alumnae Center for Nursing History, Foundation of New York State Nurses in 2 accessions by Burton Thelander, PMHCNS-BC, NE-BC and Susan Cohen, PhD, RN, CS (founding president). |
| ACCESS: | This collection is open to the public by appointment. |
| COPYRIGHT: | Please consult the repository for information about duplication or publishing of any materials from this collection. |
| PREFERRED CITATION: |
New York Network of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) in Psychiatric/Mental Health Collection (MC64), Bellevue Alumnae Center for Nursing History, Foundation of New York State Nurses, Guilderland, NY. |
Table of Contents
Administrative History
In 1983, Psychiatric/ Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialists decided to form peer network to discuss issues affecting those nurse who provided care for clients with psychiatric and mental health issues. Out of their concerns arose the Network of Clinical Specialists in Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing. The Network was connected to Adelphi University and later New York University. Early in the 21st century, the group changed its name to The Network of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Two nurses instrumental to the formation of this organization are Burton Thelander, PMHCNS-BC, NE-BC, and founding president, Susan Cohen, PhD, RN, CS. The group disbanded in mid-2005.
Scope and Content Notes
This small collection contains publications such as a Position Paper (undated), a credentialing manual, 1999 Directory of Nurse-Psychotherapists, the organizational newsletter, Network News spanning 1991-2004 (non-inclusive), meeting minutes spanning 1983-1997 (non-inclusive). Issues dealt with by this group included parity of Clinical Nurse Specialists, “Third Party” reimbursement issues, and legislation affecting the delivery of mental health care to consumers in New York State.
Series Descriptions
Series 1: Administration
4 foldersThis very small series contains meeting minutes spanning 1983-1997 although the holdings are non-inclusive. The early minutes reflect the original name of this organization: Network of Clinical Specialists in Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing. The later minutes reflect the new name: The Network of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Because of a gap in the accessioned minutes, the exact year of this name change is not recorded at this time. This series also contains correspondence of founding president, Susan Cohen.
Series 2: Publications
7 foldersThis series contains most of the issues of the Network News spanning September, 1991 to Spring, 2004.
Box and Folder List
Series 1: Administration
Folder:
- Meeting Minutes 1983-1989 (non-inclusive)
- Meeting Minutes 1990-1991 (non-inclusive)
- Meeting Minutes 1994-1997 (non-inclusive)
- Correspondence, S. Cohen, President, 1989, 1997
Series 2: Publications
- Newsletter: Network News, Sept. 1991-Sept. 1993 (non-inclusive)
- Newsletter: Network News, Jan. 1994-Fall 1995 (non-inclusive)
- Newsletter: Network News, Winter 1996/Summer 1997
- Newsletter: Network News, Fall 1997/Winter 1998-Fall 1999
- Newsletter: Network News, Winter 2000-Fall 2001 (non-inclusive)
- Newsletter: Network News, Winter 2002-Spring 2004 (non-inclusive)
- There’s Something you Should Know about Credentials, 1988-1989;
“Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialists: The Road to Professional Pariety,” Nursing Spectrum, Feb 1990;
Legislative Alert: Medical Records/Privacy Act 1995;
Directory of Nurse-Psychotherapists, 1999.
Position Paper, undated; Mental Health Services Brochures, undated
| Revisions: | |
| Gertrude B. Hutchinson | July 12, 2010 |
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