Updates From IntNSA President:
Dana Murphy-Parker
July 2024

Hello! I hope the summer months are treating you well. Here in Colorado we have certainly had many high temperature days as we are in the middle of July, but getting more time off during the summer makes this bearable!

Here is a summary of actions that IntNSA has taken over the past few months.

Welcoming LPNs

The vote to have LPNs (or any regulatory licensed equivalent nurse around the globe) passed by the members. IntNSA welcomes all LPNs and global equivalents to IntNSA as regular members.  We are having quite a lot of discussion about how we can best engage LPNs with IntNSA. Matt Walters, FAN President, is working to pull stakeholders together as we move forward with this activity. We will keep you abreast of the news and developments.

Welcome to Naufar Hospital

IntNSA welcomes our new Institutional Member, Naufar Hospital in Doha, Qatar. Naufar Hospital provides evidence-based services for the treatment and rehabilitation for people suffering the effects of substance use disorders. This has come about by Naufar’s Director of Nursing, Hanadi Massalkhi, actively working with IntNSA over the past couple of years. Naufar Hospital adds 125 new nurses as members of IntNSA and contributes to our global expansion! When Naufar Hospital was confirmed as an Institutional Member of IntNSA, Director Massalkhi said, “This is a wonderful opportunity for nurses here in Qatar because we really do not have much nursing education taught for taking care of people with substance use disorders. This now means that Naufar Hospital will become leaders of nursing addictions education in Qatar.”!

Welcome to Padgett Mozingo

IntNSA recently contracted with Padgett Mozingo, as our Social Media person. Padgett has a degree in communications and many years of experience developing social media flyers/announcements. We have social media links on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram and we have a YouTube channel. So, watch all the social media on IntNSA that will be flying out there! If you have any ideas or want to share announcements of any addictions content and news, email Padgett at PadgettMozingo@gmail.com.

From IntNSA’s Membership Committee: 
Adrian Jugdoyal and Devon Noonan, Co-Chairs:

We are pleased to announce that our membership numbers have been steadily increasing, and the current total stands at 680. Since the conference in South Carolina, there has been significant growth. Our members are highly engaged in attending conferences and workshops all around the world, spanning various specialties such as mental health, peer support, and addictions. Their exceptional contributions have been acknowledged and recognized for their excellence not only in the United States, but also in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, which stands as a true testament to their unwavering dedication and remarkable expertise.

The membership committee is specifically looking for volunteers for these committees:

• Student Membership Committee
• Web Maintenance Team Committee
• Global Clinical Practice Committee

If you are interested serving on a particular committee please email Adrian Jugdoyal, IntNSA President-Elect; and Robert Ranieri, IntNSA’s Executive Director.

Update on IntNSA 48th Annual Conference:
Matt Walters, Conference Chair

The conference will be held at the B Resort and Spa, soon to be renamed a Renaissance by Marriott, from March 11-14. This beautiful venue is a short walk from Disney Springs and offers incredible gastronomic options attractions, along with an interactive and in-depth educations agenda. Attendees will be provided with breakfast and lunch for each day of the conference and afforded an opportunity to engage in some after-hours social activities for the benefit of The Foundation for Addictions Nursing. The conference theme speaks to the foundation of IntNSA's culture, vision, and mission to be Educational Leaders in Addiction, Inclusive of all walks and backgrounds, and Advocates for our patients, clients, communities, and treatment. We can't wait to see you in Orlando!

And the Call for Abstracts is available here. Submit your abstract for an oral presentation or poster and share your work with us in Orlando!