State Health and Wellness Exhibit Toolkit

Create a Health and Wellness Exhibit!

Always include the SPA or state wellness committee members in any health and wellness or substance use disorder exhibit or lecture during the state association meeting so attendees know where to get help.
Recruit local students, or CRNAs who work together, to help organize or "staff" the table; great learning experience and intro to getting involved in the state association.
Offer fresh fruit, healthy granola bars, or bags of nuts and dried fruits in attractive display, or host chair massages for a wellness break.
See below for resources to creating a display and handouts (flyers, articles, free government brochures on wellness topics) to download and print.
Lead some simple stretches during meeting breaks. Here are 10 Simple Stretches to choose from and below is a handout for attendees.
PowerPoint lecture "Health and Wellness Activities for State Associations"
Ordering imprinted items - we have a couple of vendors we've had success with in the past. Please contact wellness@aana.com for links to these companies.

Health and Wellness Exhibit Handouts and Ideas

AANA Articles:
- Variety of Wellness Milestones articles and partner this with attention grabber at your exhibit, for example print copies of "Pets Can Be the Best Medicine" and have a dog hang out at the meeting.
- Peer Assistance News collection
- AANA Peer Assistance - history of first 25 years
AANA Flyers/Cards:
- 10 Simple Stretches, also see above about adding a stretch break.
- Adverse Events Resource Card. Download and print or order quantities of the card online (member login required); card is free, shipping and handling costs will be incurred. For quantities over 25, email wellness@aana.com to order.
- If you see something, do something wallet card flyer or sign. See below to request quantity of wallet cards.
- AANA Signs and Behaviors Impairment Diversion flyer (PDF)
- Shape Up with a Quickie Resistance Band Workout
- Six Tips for Completing your SRNA Program
NCSBN brochures:
- What You Need to Know about Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Nursing
- A Nurse Manager’s Guide to SUD in Nursing
Fun and inspirational posters from Action for Happiness
Free government brochures - order or print information on wellness topics of healthy eating, physical activity, stress reduction, etc. These partner well with informational brochures your wellness exhibit focus and provide a take-away for attendees. See these AANA Health and Wellness pages for links to free government brochures to order and distribute: Eating Nutritious Foods and Moving in Healthy Ways

See also the list of CRNA wellness and SUD speakers. One idea is to show the Making Lemonade video, hold a group discussion, and share available resources.

Let us know if you have any specific needs or new ideas to share.

Order imprinted items to sell, raffle, or "give-away" to invite attendee participation and enjoyment —convert school carnival type games ("lollipop tree"), hold challenges (e.g., push-ups, sit-ups), or use a child's basketball net to score baskets.

AANA Peer Assistance — Laminated wallet card

Email wellness@aana.com to order a quantity of laminated wallet cards for your state meeting (include amount needed and mailing address).

AANA Peer Assistance

Want to create a display?

There are lots of ideas for drawing attention to your health and wellness resources. Don't worry, it doesn't have to be stellar or require artistic talents. And it doesn't even have to be an exhibit or display. Often, a bowl of fruit or healthy snacks will bring meeting attendees to stop by and perhaps also review the resources and have a conversation. See the State Health and Wellness Resources page for some ideas.

If you'd like to easily add something visual, here are several color and size artwork options to print posters at your local print shop:

2018 CRNAs Practice Well poster 18x24 blue