Inland Empire Nurses Association

“Included in grants to others are usually academic scholarships academic scholarships which are typically 1,000 to 1,250 each. The scholarships provided to members to attend iena events like the wsna convention and legislative day as a representative of iena to cover expenses, are generally 250-500 each. The committee determines the awards annually. In addition, the board approves donations to other not-for-profit organizations annually. The grants and donations to other organizations are generally 500 each and no monitoring is provided on the use of the donations by the recipients. The board approves grants and donations given to other tax exempt organizations and to members for scholarships and the events mentioned above.”

“Class of activity: program cash contribution: 8,540 relationship: members”

“Expenses office exp. 1,069 domain fees 460 website management 1,800 travel 1,000 meetings 872 wsna function/convention 1,578 insurance 1,000 advocacy day/lobby day 895 legislative day olympia 4,568 spring events 21,111 public marketing/membersh 3,228 professional development 768 non-investment depreciation 120 total 38,469”

“Unrealized gain on investments 9,648 unrealized loss on investments 0”

“Equipment & furniture 20,147 20,147 less accumulated depreciation 19,996 20,116 total 151 31”

“Payroll liabilities 304 42”

“The association has three primary purposes: to work for the improvement and availability of nursing standards and the availability of health care services for all people, to foster high standards of professional nursing and, to stimulate and promote the professional development of nurses. The iena is a constituent of the washington state nurses association (wsna) and operates in spokane, pend oreille, stevens, lincoln, whitman and adams counties. The purpose is accomplished by a myriad of functions including, but not limited to: promoting the standards of nursing, nursing education, nursing services, adherence to the ana code of ethics for nurses; providing for continuing development of nurses; encouraging research in nursing and the utilization of research findings as a basis for nursing practice; representing nurses and promote relationships with other healthcare professionals and community leaders; assuming an active role as health care advocate; promoting the profession of nursing as a career. During the year, there were about 2100 members. Members are encouraged to participate in the annual gala and legislative reception activities sponsored by the association, and to attend wsna sponsored events. Scholarships are available for members who wish to attend various wsna sponsored events (eg. Wsna convention, hall of fame, legislative day in olympia), as well as for reimbursement of certification exam fees, and for academic pursuits in nursing.”

“Members may attend advocacy events in olympia to learn about legislation that affects the nursing profession and to bring that information back to members. During election years, a reception is held for candidates running for public office - with candidates from both sides of the aisle. No campaigning activities are performed and no contributions to campaigns were provided.”