Central Virginia Nursing Staff Development Organization
The Central Virginia Nursing Staff Development Organization (CVNSDO) founded in June 2004 consists of members who are interested in the staff development of nurses and/or education of nurses and other healthcare workers.
We are an affiliate of the  National Nursing Staff Development Organization (NNSDO) and support its mission.
CVNSDO Officers & Committee Chairs
NNSDO
About CVNSDO:
President:
Cindy Steinbach VCUHS

President-elect:
Ellen Derry VCUHS

Treasurer:
Walter Lewanowicz, VCUHS

Secretary:
Ellen Derry VCUHS

Membership:
Theresa Liverman VCUHS

Past President:
Kathy Colbert SRMC

Hospitality Committee:
Cathy Wilson, VCUHS
Cynthia Hill, VCUHS
Theresa Liverman, VCUHS
Didi Thomas, VCUHS
Sarah Gardner, BSHSI

Newsletter
Mamoona Arif, VCUHS
Theresa Liverman, VCUHS
Thelma Johnson  VCUHS

Program Committee:
Lisa Shaver, VCUHS
Cathy Wilson, VCUHS
Didi Thomas, VCUHS
Thelma Johnson, VCUHS

Award & CE Scholarship:
Kathryn McGough, UVA
Denise Thornby, VCUHS

Website:
Denise Thornby, VCUHS

Pathways:
Roberta Seay, VCUHS
Lisa Shaver, VCUHS
Walter Lewanowicz, VCUHS
Cathy Wilson, VCUHS
Kathy Colbert, SRMC
Did Thomas, VCUHS
CVNSDO News
LINKS
Email CVNSDO
CVNSDO Purpose & Objectives:
1. To support the specialty practice of staff development for the enhancement of quality health outcomes.

2. To provide for the sharing of educational information and resources.

3. To encourage communication throughout the local, state and national areas.

4. To act as a resource network to encourage and assist members in continuous development, improvement, and practice of education in health care settings.

5. To provide and promote continuing education focused on staff development of nurses and/or the promotion of quality patient and organizational outcomes.

6. To act as a resource for other health care professionals and organizations on staff development issues.


7. To provide a forum for networking and mentoring.
MEMBERSHIP
Active membership in CVNSDO is available to those persons whose primary responsibilities are for the staff development and education of nurses and other healthcare workers.

Associate membership in CVNSDO is available to those who are interested in the education and professional development of nurses and healthcare workers.

For more information on applying for membership, click on Membership Brochure link below.
Upcoming  Meetings:


Membership Brochure
Pathways to Knowledge 2009
CVNSDO Conference
April 24, 2009
Sheraton Southpark
Featuring: Michelle Deck
This conference will sill quickly.
It Sold out last year
Organizing Meeting for CVNSDO,
June 2004
Walter Lewanowicz, Denise Thornby, Susan Bodin & Sarah Gardner
CVNSDO Newsletter
Fall 08 Issue
Summer 08 Issue
NEW! CVNSDO Annual Awards Program
In celebration of CVNSDO's 5th Anniversary - we have launched an Awards Program! Awards will be given for: Excellence in Staff Development, CVNSDO Member of the Year, Preceptor of the Year, Educator of the Year and Mentor of the Year. Award applications due April 6, 2009.
Deadline extended to Thursday April 16th!
Winter 08/09 Issue
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