PNANJ Somerset's Journey
Check PNANJ Somerset's Blog for past events
History
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On August 8, 1976, a small group of dedicated nurses from the Philippines founded the Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey (PNANJ) as a non-profit professional organization to promote the intellectual, cultural, social, economic and personal well-being of Filipino nurses. PNANJ has become one of the professional nursing associations that is well-recognized for its achievement and participation in the state and national nursing agenda. PNANJ Somerset is one of the oldest and largest Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) Chapters.
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In April 2001, Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey (PNANJ) Somerset County Subchapter was born where our founding president, Ms. Minda Bathan
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Thank You to our PNANJ Somerset County Subchapter Presidents
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2001- 2004 ~ Ms. Minda Bathan​
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Established a strong foundation for PNANJ Somerset​
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Recruitment: 65 Members
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2004 - 2006 ~ Ms. Meriam Canares
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1st Souvenir Journal​
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Fundraising: Philippine Typhoon Victims
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Community Outreach: OISCA, Somerville Metro Lions, SHIP, Foodbank
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2006- 2008 ~ Ms. Maria Theresa Domider
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1st Multicultural Exhibit at Somerset Medical Center (RWJ Somerset)​
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PNANJ: Various events and awarded for recruitment efforts
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Organized three educational events
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2008- 2010 ~ Ms. Ma. Nelda Bernales​
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2nd Multicultural Exhibit at Somerset Medical Center (RWJ Somerset)
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Fundraising: Philippine Typhoon Onday Victims​
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PNANJ: Picnic Host and Excellence Committee
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2010-2012 ~ Ms. Gloria Hermoso​
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Community Outreach: SHIP, RWJ Somerset Cultural Day​
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PNANJ: Picnic Host and Coordinated installation of Somerset Subchapter
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2012-2014 ~ Ms. Nellie Sun​
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Created PNANJ Somerset FB page and website​
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PNANJ: Picnic Host
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Community Outreach: 1st Christmas Caroling, SHIP
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Fundraising: Donated clothes and goods to victims of Typhoon Yolanda
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2014-2016 ~ Ms. Peachie Miranda​
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1st Meet and Greet at RWJ Somerset​
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1st Bus Trip to New York and Atlantic City
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Fundraising and clothing drive to Haiyan Victims
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1st Zumbathon fundraising event
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Coordinated outreach activities with other organizations
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April to September 2016 ~ Ms. Eva Kantor​
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1st Supply School Drive at RWJ Somerset​
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2nd Meet and Greet at RWJ Somerset
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October 2016 - 2020 ~ Ms. Ma. Arlene Azores​
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Community Outreach: Program and Mangyan Tribe of Mindoro​
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Covid Pandemic Mask for members
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Established Sunshine Funds
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Donated to the Philippine Outreach program supporting the project outreach
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2020- 2022 ~ Ms. Hannie Elena Rivero​
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1st Virtual Fundraising Event
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1st Scholarship and Nursing Excellence Awards
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1st Virtual Christmas Caroling and Valentine Serenade
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Fundraising: Diaper Drive, Food Bank
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Community Outreach: Girls on the Run, SHIP​
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1st Membership Focused activities: Membership gifts and pizzas for members affected by the hurricane
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Book Drive for a school library in the Philippines
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Executive Board 2022-2024
Let's support the Vision of the 2022-2024 Executive Board
220+ Members
250+ Volunteer Hours
25 Collaborative Organizations
President: Dianne Francel C. Bautista
Vice President: Aquilina Liezl Adao Tabora
President-elect: Ma. Elena Holguin
Immediate Past President: Hannie Elena Rivero
Secretary: Maria Cristina Jusay
Assistant Secretary: Khaila Tan
Treasurer: Maria Socorro Demaio
Public Relations Officers: Clara Bautista
Board of Director: Mariella De Borja, Megan Chan, and Jerome Bautista
Executive Board Advisor: Meriam Canares
Advisory Council: Minda Bathan, Ma. Theresa Domider, Ma. Nelda Bernales, Gloria Hermoso, Nellie Sun, Peachie Miranda, Eva Kantor, Arlene Azore
2022-2024 Committee Chairpersons
We are looking for volunteers at each committee. If you are interested, email pnanjsomerset@gmail.com
Career Pathways: Megan Chan & Jerome Bautista
Community Outreach & Long-Term Care: Clara Bautista
Education & Clinical Practice: Elena Holguin & Hannie Rivero
Fundraising, Budget & Finance: Maria DeMaio
Marketing and Media Communications: Megan Chan
Membership: Liezl Tabora
New Nurse Peer to Peer Support: Khaila Tan
RN Committee: Vicki Aludino & Ma. Cristina Jusay
Scholarship & Nursing Excellence Awards: Mariella De Borja