History of IVNNZ Inc
Background
The organisation was established in 1993 following an IV conference held in Hamilton NZ. It was not until February 1995, that IVNNZ was formalised at a second conference held in Nelson. Annette Gohns was appointed as the first President with an executive which included a Secretary and Treasurer. In 1996 a President Elect and Educator were added to the executive, along with seconded members representing the Community Nursing and Private Hospital Sectors.
At this time,the Constitution, Strategic Plan and Terms of Reference were developed and Executive Job Descriptions created.
IVNNZ ‘s Mission Statement was introduced in 1995 and remains pivotal to the organisation today.
‘A commitment to excellence in Intravenous Nursing practice with ongoing quality improvements to patient care’
IVNNZ continued to grow steadily, introducing initiatives such as developing a framework for IV and related therapies and a monitoring process for I.V.T. certification for Registered Nurses.
IVNNZ entered into Memorandums of Agreement with I.N.S.,N.S.W. ,Q.I.N.S.
The original newsletter introduced in 1995 (called ‘IV Edition’), was relaunched in 1997 as 'To The Point' and included a regular Educator’s column titled 'Needlepoints'.
In 1998, Corporate membership was introduced. Today this membership stands at 12 (including 10 of the original companies) and is still very much a part of IVNNZ
By 2000 membership was growing rapidly and the organisation was marketed and re-branded.
The first educational book ‘Taking the Tangles out of Lines’ which supported the national certificated workshops’ initiative was produced.
In 2001 the President’s Award and the Education, Study & Research Grant were introduced.
IVNNZ National Conferences were held every eighteen months with awards for the best paper, best poster and best first time presenter.
An IVNNZ website was launched in 2004, with the organisation becoming an Incorporated Society in 2006. IVNNZ Inc. introduced bi-annual National IV Nurse Specialists Forums, which continue to be well supported.
IVNNZ Inc. has gained recognition nationally, being included in such groups as DHBNZ Safe and Quality Use of Medicines, as a key stake holder.
IVNNZ Inc. recognises the exceptional and long term commitment of those past executive members who have helped shaped the Organisation as we know it today.
Previous Executive Committee Members
2008 - 2010
President: Catharine O'Hara (Palmerston Nth)
Secretary: Paula Wallis (Howick)
Treasurer: Kate Laidlow (Rotorua)
Educator: Carolyn Blom (nee Johnstone) (Hamilton)
Editor: Tracey Kunac (Hamilton)
Marketing Officer: Elizabeth Culverwell (Christchurch)
2007- 2008
President: Catharine O'Hara (Palmerston Nth)
Secretary: Paula Wallis (Howick)
Treasurer : Elana Brokenshire (Birkenhead)
Educator: Carolyn Johnston (Hamilton)
Newsletter Editor: Tracey Kunac (Hamilton)
Community Nurses Representative: Brenda McAlpine (Blenheim)
Marketing Officer: Elizabeth Culverwell (Christchruch)
Past President/Website Editor: Margie Burt (Nelson)
2005-2007
President: Margie Burt (Nelson)
Secretary: Catharine O’Hara (Palmerston Nth)
Treasurer: Moira Bebbington (Ashburton)
Educator: Carolyn Johnston (Hamilton)
Newsletter Editor: Tracey Kunac (Hamilton)
Community Nurses Representative: Brenda McAlpine (Blenheim)
Marketing Officer: Elizabeth Culverwell (Christchurch)
2004- 2005
President: Margie Burt (Nelson)
Secretary: Di Sanders (Auckland)
Treasurer: Moira Bebbington (Ashburton)
Educator: Paula Wallis (Auckland)
Newsletter Editor: Karen Gunson (Auckland)
Community Nurses Representative: Brenda McAlpine (Blenheim)
2002-2004
President: Elizabeth Culverwell (Christchurch)
Secretary: Doryan Mahalm (Christchurch)
Treasurer: Moira Bebbington (Ashburton)
Educator: Carolyn Wilson (Hamilton)
Newsletter Editor: Karen Kemp
Private Hospitals & Community: Judith Gunnyon and Brenda McAlpine (Blenheim)
1999-2002
President: Elizabeth Culverwell (Christchurch)
Secretary: Doryan Mahalm (Christchurch)
Treasurer: Margie Burt (Nelson)
Educator: Carolyn Barrett (Hamilton)
Newsletter Editor: Karen Kemp
1996 – 1999
President: Annette Gohns (Hamilton)
President Elect: Sandy Ridley
Secretary: Liz Chandler
Treasurer: Margie Burt (Nelson)
Educator: Trish Watt
Newsletter Editor: Liz Holstead