AAMN 2021 Presidential Candidate
Blake K. Smith MSN, RN
Mission/Vision
My mission for AAMN moving forward is to continue building an environment to mentor the next generation of colleagues while leveraging our influence through innovative means.
The vision for the growth and sustainability of our organization must be one of progressive innovation to leverage the significant influence of our members. Our influence will impact the social determinants of health that affect men and advocate the education of a diverse workforce. We must seek out partnerships with others who are driven by bold, strategic, and realistic measurable outcomes in order for our professional organization to thrive in the 21st Century.
2021 Platform
My 2021-2022 platform will aim to grow our recognition and influence in our profession.
1) Increase capture of transitioning student members into full AAMN membership while investing resources to attract additional current practicing nurses in a stewardship model.
2) Create a more diverse structure that increases revenue to AAMN and provides more opportunities of value to members
3) Develop and implement a sustainable men's health focus with strategic partners to impact men's health social determinants impacting access to health care
Accomplishments
These past few years have been an honor to serve alongside so many amazing individuals. I hope to continue our success and build a bright future of AAMN.
Organizational
442 new members since January 2018 (36% increase)
1.
42 new chapters since January 2018 (62% increase)
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$32,402 net profit for 2019 annual conference
(first profit since 2014)
3.
$14,374 surplus in FY2019 Budget (first surplus since 2014)
4.
94% membership retention rate since January 2019
5.
Implementation of Stimulus Membership Package
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Leverage of social media and creation of podcast "The Nurses Station"
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Implementation of organization values and crest
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Ten publications in national media to increase awareness (NY Times, POLITICO, Nurse.com, and USA Today)
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Reconstruction of website and implementation of conference app
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