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Officers

Jay O'Brien, RN
SPNN President
Deborah Shepley, RN
SPNN Vice President
Sheila Berg, RN
SPNN Treasurer
Anna Patterson, RN
SPNN Secretary

Chairs and Co-Chairs

Rachelle Padilla, RN
Chair (Coronado)
Cynthia Karlicek, RN
Co-Chair (Coronado)
Kristen Palumbo, RN
Chair (Grossmont)
Sandy Cooper, RN
Co-Chair (Grossmont)
Melissa Reed, RN
Chair (Chula Vista)
Malyne Santos, RN
Co-Chair (Chula Vista)
Shawn McCoy, RN
Chair (Mesa Vista)
Julie Braatz, RN
Co-Chair (Mesa Vista)
Jan Hodgson, RN
Chair (Non-Hospital)
Carmen Picaso, RN
Co-Chair (Non-Hospital)
Deborah Shepley, RN
Chair (Mary Birch)

Staff Representatives

Michael Boccio, RN
Staff Representative
Email: Michael.Boccio@unacuhcp.org
Joel Emerson, RN
Staff Representative
Email: Joel.Emerson@unacuhcp.org
Yesenia Godinez
Staff Representative
Email: Yesenia.Godinez@unacuhcp.org

Sharp News

Storming the Capitol at the United Nurses of America Conference

Posted on May 15, 2013

Over three dozen UNAC/UHCP members spoke to their Members of Congress while UNAC/UHCP President Ken Deitz hosted AFSCME TV.

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New Affiliate Officers Invade San Dimas

Posted on March 5, 2013

New affiliate officers from Kaiser Fontana, SPNN, Pettis Memorial, Kaiser San Diego, Kaiser Orange County, Beverly Hospital, SCNSC, KPASCO, Garden Grove, Kaiser South Bay, Kaiser Baldwin Park, and Kaiser Ontario joined Ken Deitz, UNAC/UHCP President, and others for a day of training for their new roles. Some were familiar faces transitioning to new roles, others […]

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Take Charge: Meeting and Training Time Pay

Posted on December 17, 2012

MEETING AND TRAINING TIME PAY Contract Language: Article 20, Section 2002 Page 50 Registered nurses who are required by the employer to attend work related or work sponsored meetings, trainings, lectures, seminars and programs conducted by the Employer during the RN’s scheduled days off shall be compensated a minimum of 2 hours for such attendance. […]

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Save the Date

Posted on November 20, 2012

SPNN General Membership Meeting on December 13th in the UNAC/UHCP Office: 5030 Camino de la Siesta, Suite 306 San Diego, CA 92108 5:30-7:30 PM The business meeting will be abbreviated—but important—and then we party! Filipino Cuisine, raffle and door prizes. Bring your honey and celebrate the holidays with your SPNN family! Please bring an unwrapped […]

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Nominate Yourself or a Colleague to be a SPNN Officer

Posted on November 8, 2012

As per Article V Section 501 of the SPNN Constitution, nominations for the following officers are now open: SPNN President (2 year term) SPNN Treasurer (2 year term) Metro Co-Chair (2 year term) RN Advisory Committee: 4 seats (2 year term) Mesa Vista Co-Chair (2 year term) RN Advisory Committee: 3 seats (2 year term) […]

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VOTE! Election Day Endorsements

Posted on October 29, 2012

If you’re still deciding how to vote on California’s myriad ballot propositions, check out the California Labor Federation endorsements. Don’t forget to vote NO on Proposition 32, which would silence our voice for patient safety. Click on the link above to see the recommendations for the other statewide ballot propositions.

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To The Point | October-December 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012

Download and read the October 2012 edition of To The Point here.

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Governor Vetoes Safe Staffing Bill

Posted on October 1, 2012

UNAC/UHCP Bill Would Have Added Enforcement Measures to State’s Landmark Nursing Staff Ratios

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Take Charge: Cancellation of Scheduled Hours

Posted on September 24, 2012

CANCELLATION OF SCHEDULED HOURS Contract Language: Article 14, Section 1414 Page 30‐31 Cancellations in these categories shall be done by department on a rotational basis, equitably, including clinical supervisors and leads serving in the charge nurse role on that shift when a charge competent bargaining unit nurse is present and willing to assume the charge […]

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Spots Still Available in Stress in the Nursing Workplace Class

Posted on September 11, 2012

Act now to reserve your spot in this 1 CEU class.  Come prepared to learn how to reduce stress in this class taught by a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Name: Stress in the Nursing Workplace: Techniques to Reduce the Impact of Stress on Healthcare Providers Presented by: Rafael M. Reyes, Psy. D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist When: […]

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