ICN 2007 Conference
06/29/06
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) 2007 Conference is in Yokohama, Japan from May 27- June 1, 2007. The theme of the conference is Nurses at the Forefront: Dealing with the Unexpected.
To share your ideas, research and expertise on how to provide quality nursing care, improve health care practice, policies and services or contribute to the discussion of nurses dealing with the unexpected, you are invited to submit abstracts. Abstracts must address one of the sub-themes and demonstrate a direct link to the Conference theme.
Deadline for the receipt of abstracts is 12 midnight GMT September 15, 2006.
More information about the conference and to register go to www.icn.ch/Conference2007.htm.
RN Delegates to ANA’s Annual Meeting Take Action to Protect the Public’s Health
06/28/06
Registered nurses took action to protect the public’s health June 23-25, passing measures aimed at ensuring that patients have the essential care that RNs provide, and ensuring that RNs are part of improving America’s response to natural disasters and potential flu pandemics. More than 600 RNs from around the country attended the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) House of Delegates meeting. More...
American Nurses Association Elects Patton
06/27/06
Delegates of the American Nurses Association (ANA) elected Rebecca M. Patton, MSN, RN, CNOR, of Lakewood, Ohio, to serve a two-year term as president of the nation’s leading professional nursing organization representing the major health policy, practice, and workplace issues of registered nurses (RNs) in the United States. A slate of 31 candidates vied for 12 leadership positions during ANA’s 2006 elections. Patton and other nurse leaders were elected during the ANA House of Delegates meeting, held June 23-25, in Washington, DC. More...
ANA Congress on Nursing Practice and Economics Seeks Comments on Position Statements
06/27/06
The ANA Congress on Nursing Practice and Economics is seeking comments on the following position statement:
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Assuring Patient Safety: The Employers’ Role in Promoting Healthy Nursing Work Hours
- Assuring Patient Safety: The Registered Nurses’ Responsibility to Guard Against Working When Fatigued
CNPE appreciates your assistance with reviewing these position statements. If you are interested in participating in the review, please provide your comments by 5:00pm EDT on August 31, 2006.
Spotlight on the 2006 House of Delegates - Day Three
06/25/06
The House of Delegates (HOD) came to a close June 25 after more than 600 delegates elected a new ANA president and other key posts and again took action on vital nursing and health care issues.
In her first public address as ANA president, Rebecca "Becky" Patton, MSN, RN, CNOR, from the Ohio Nurses Association, called for nurses to share her vision of unity, partnership and balance.
"I ask you to join me and unite," Patton said. "Let's continue to elevate our association to one of prominence, importance and relevancy."
Patton also acknowledged her mother, longtime nurse advocate Mary Ellen Patton, RN, for instilling in her a love and appreciation for nursing and participation in her professional associations.
In other actions, delegates approved a resolution calling on ANA to continue to affirm the authority of all RNs and advanced practice registered nurses to practice fully, and to continue to oppose physician groups' ongoing attempt to exert influence and control over nursing practice.
Delegates also approved motions from the floor for ANA to reaffirm the right of RNs to be represented for collective bargaining and to work to eliminate messages in commercials that promote violence.
Spotlight on the 2006 ANA House of Delegates - Day Two
06/24/06
In her address to the HOD June 24, ANA's Chief Executive Officer Linda J. Stierle, MSN, RN, CNAA, BC, described how the theme of National Nurses Week - "Strength, Commitment, Compassion" - fits so well with nurses' professional lives.
"Today's nurses must have the strength to care for patients during times of disaster and crisis," Stierle said. "They must have the commitment to remain involved in continuing education throughout their careers - especially as we move into a new world of rapidly changing technology. And they must have the compassion that it takes to provide hands-on patient care despite the work environment challenges we face every day."
She also spoke about the collaborative relationship between ANA and its CMAs that's growing stronger through its "Partnership Plan," and urged nurses, who were present, to reach out to their colleagues to help build membership.
"More members mean more influence - on Capitol Hill and in federal and state agencies, and in the hospital and in your state legislatures," Stierle said.
Delegates also took action on several resolutions, including one that honors nurses, who routinely respond to disasters, and promotes strengthening response efforts with nurse input; another that promotes effective strategies to address a potential influenza pandemic and seasonal influenza; and another that's designed to address the vast problem of uncontrolled pain by promoting effective pain management strategies.
Spotlight on the 2006 ANA House of Delegates
06/23/06
Several hundred nurse leaders from around the country gathered in Washington, DC, to attend the opening of ANA's House of Delegates (HOD) June 23.
"We should be so proud of what we have accomplished together over the last couple of years," said ANA President Barbara A Blakeney, MS, RN, in her opening remarks. "As nurses, we play a daily role that is so critical in the lives of so many people."
Blakeney specifically pointed to the efforts of ANA, its constituent member associations (CMAs) and individual nurses related to the Gulf Coast disasters.
"Nurses respond when disasters strike, and our patients know we are there for them," she said. Blakeney also emphasized that ANA is continuing to advocate for an improved, coordinated response to future disasters, as well as to a potential influenza pandemic.
She also spoke about ANA's ongoing work, including its fight to ensure nurses remain in control of their practice so they can provide the services people need.
And for the second year, the HOD included its annual "Nightingale Tribute." As part of the ceremony, representatives from the CMAs read aloud the names of their deceased colleagues who have passed since the last HOD. ANA noted the death of Margretta "Gretta" Madden Styles, renowned nurse leader and a past president of ANA, the International Council of Nurses and the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
ANA also unveiled a new symbol for nursing and the association - a flag with a lantern surrounded by 54 stars representing the CMAs. The flag reflects "pride in ANA, and its legacy and contributions to the nursing profession," Blakeney said.
American Nurse Today Survey
06/23/06
Beginning with the first issue in October, 2006, American Nurse Today will serve as the NEW official publication of the American Nurses Association and the ONLY nursing publication guaranteed to reach all members every month. Committed to serving nurses as a reliable information source, written by respected members of the nursing community, the publication will also be a fresh voice for today's nurse. American Nurse Today will provide vital insight from authoritative experts that will empower nurses in advancing their career and the profession while enhancing patient care.
Learning needs of nursing professionals drive the editorial content of American Nurse Today. Please take a few minutes to complete a survey so we can better understand what is important to you when reading a journal. Thank you! Go to Survey...
Joint Commission Announces 2007 National Patient Safety Goals
06/22/06
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (Joint Commission) announced the 2007 National Patient Safety Goals and related Requirements for each of its accreditation programs and its Disease-Specific Care certification program. The Goals and Requirements, recently approved by the Joint Commission’s Board of Commissioners, apply to the nearly 15,000 Joint Commission-accredited and certified health care organizations and programs.
Read the Joint Commission media release. Go to National Patient Safety Goals for each of the Joint Commission’s accreditation and certification programs.
Latest OJIN Information Resources Column
06/21/06
"Open Access: The Dust Hasn’t Settled Yet," is the latest OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, Information Resources Column. In this column, Barbara Schloman discusses the concept of open access. Open access is a movement to provide free and ready access to scholarly literature. It envisions the Internet as an online commons providing unrestricted access for all and the possibility of a different publishing model that would eliminate journal subscription costs. Various varieties of open access have emerged, but as yet there is not a clear sense of how it will all shake out.
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ANA and Two State Affiliates
File Lawsuit Against U.S. Dept. of HHS for Inadequate Nurse Staffing in Hospitals
06/20/06
The American Nurses Association (ANA), the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) and the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Thursday June 15, to remedy violations of law that require minimum standards for participation in the federal Medicare program. Specifically, the groups claim that HHS allows hospitals that fail to meet federal nurse staffing requirements to participate in Medicare, thereby endangering patients. Read Press Release | Complaint [pdf]
For additional information ANA Members already registered on the Members Only site can log on and access the infomation. ANA members not registered must create an online account at Members Only.
Modern Healthcare's 2006 Ranking of the "100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare"
06/19/06
Voting is now open for Modern Healthcare's 2006 ranking of the "100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare." Deadline: June 23 - Vote now!
Readers submitted nearly 9,200 nominations from April 10 to May 12, and once again this year's ballot is based on their choices. Voting will remain open until Friday, June 23. As in past years, the ballot comprises 300 names, and readers must vote for 10 candidates.
Results will be published in the Aug. 28 issue
of Modern Healthcare Vote now...
Nurse’s Career Center
06/15/06
The American Nurses Association Nurse’s Career Center means you don’t waste time wading through job postings that do not match your skills. The new service includes only those jobs that matter most to you – nursing jobs.
Improve your job search with new advanced features and benefits:
- Personal Profile Page – Create your own security protected site complete with URL
- Résumé Wizard – Upload or create multiple résumés and make them visible to top employers
- Free Job Search - Fast, confidential access to a credible selection of targeted employment opportunities
Search and fill nursing jobs in your neighborhood or across the country at this one stop resource for quality registered nurses.
Find a NEW world of opportunities at www.nursescareercenter.com.
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Polk Community College - Director of Nursing Opportunity
06/15/06
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IHI Announces 122,342 Lives Saved by Hospitals in the 100,000 Lives Campaign
06/14/06
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) announced today (6/14/06) that U.S. hospitals taking part in an unprecedented 18-month effort to prevent 100,000 unnecessary deaths by dramatically improving patient care have exceeded that goal. Hospitals enrolled in the 100,000 Lives Campaign have collectively prevented an estimated 122,300 avoidable deaths and, as importantly, have begun to institutionalize new standards of care that will continue to save lives and improve health outcomes into the future. Read Press Release... | ANA's Patient Safety/Advocacy | More...
Coalition for Patients’ Rights Calls on AMA to Cease Divisive Efforts to Limit Patients’ Choice of Providers
06/13/06
In response to divisive efforts by the American Medical Association (AMA) and other physician groups to limit the ability of licensed health careprofessionals to provide care to millions of patients, the newly formed Coalition for Patients’ Rights (CPR) urged all health care professionals to work together to counter the AMA’s actions. More...
Re-released CEs: Children's Health and the Environment Series
06/12/06
Just updated and re-released: The ANA/ANF's Children's Health and the Environment Series was developed in 2001 in collaboration with the University of Maryland School of Nursing's Environmental Health Education Center and grant-supported by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Children's Health Protection. The purpose of this series is to introduce the foundations and issues associated with environmental-health risks to children in schools, homes and community, and hospitals. Available now are the three modules:
- Safe Workplaces and Healthy Learning Places: Environmentally Healthy Schools
- Environmental Health in Health Care Setting
- Environmental Health: Homes and Communities
Go to: www.nursingworld.org/ce/cecatalog.cfm
2nd National HealthCare Ergonomics Conference
06/09/06
Register Now for the 2nd National HealthCare Ergonomics Conference, June 26-29, 2006
Oregon Convention Center - Portland, Oregon. Sponsored by the Oregon Nurses Foundation, Oregon Coalition for Health Care Ergonomics and Oregon OSHA. This national conference aims to help health care workers prevent back injuries.
To register and for more information go to
www.orosha.org/conferences/OSHA_conference/Health_ergo.html or call the Oregon OSHA conference section at 503.378.3272 or toll free inside Oregon at 1.888.292.5247, option 1.
Two Pharmacy/Nursing Teams Receive ASHP Foundation Grant
06/08/06
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Research and Education Foundation is pleased to announce the 2006 recipient teams of the Pharmacy/Nursing Partnership for Medication Safety Research Grant.
Pharmacist Investigator: Stephen M. Setter, D.V.M., Pharm.D.
Nurse Investigator: Cynthia F. Corbett, Ph.D., R.N.
Washington State University
Spokane, WA
Study Title: Resolving Medication Discrepancies in Older Patients Transitioning from Hospital to Home Care: Impact of a Pharmacy/Nursing Invention
Pharmacist Investigator: Edward G. Tessier, Pharm.D., M.P.H.
Nurse Investigator: Elizabeth Henneman, Ph.D., R.N.
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
Study Title: An Evaluation of Collaborative Nurse-Pharmacist Intervention for Improving the Medication Reconciliation Process: Impact on Patient Safety
For more information about this research grant program, visit www.ashpfoundation.org/research.
16th NCCAN Online Call for Papers
06/07/06
The Children's Bureau's Office on Child Abuse and Neglect (OCAN) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth and Families is pleased to announce that the 16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect (NCCAN) will be held April 16-21, 2007, in Portland, Oregon. The Conference theme, Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families, and Preserving Communities, reflects our resolve to ensure that every child enjoys a healthy family life in a nurturing community. It emphasizes our need to create safe havens for our children, enabling them to thrive at home and in their neighborhood. Further, the theme promotes the idea of communities joining to establish collaborative relationships and strategies to prevent child maltreatment and provide responsive treatment and services.
Abstracts are due July 31, 2006. To submit abstracts, go to: http://www.pal-tech.com/web/callforpapers/. Any questions, please email 16conf@pal-tech.com or by phone at 703-528-0435.
ANA Names Laura Diamond as Communications Director
06/06/06
Laura Diamond has joined the American Nurses Association (ANA) as Director of Communications. In her new role, Diamond will be responsible for the association’s public relations activities, online services, and publications, including the association’s newsletter, The American Nurse and the association’s monthly magazine, American Nurse Today.
Diamond’s communications background includes serving as a senior-level public relations, media relations and branding professional with more than 20 years of experience at the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), the American Association of Health Plans (AAHP), AARP and the American Chemistry Council (ACC). She has extensive experience in developing and implementing internal and external communications plans to engage the media, the public and target audiences.
Diamond has a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from Boston University, and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America.
From ANA's Hall of Fame - Margretta Madden Styles Nationally Renowned Nurse Scholar
06/06/06
Margretta Madden Styles was a nurse scholar who was renowned nationally and globally as a leader in nursing education, credentialing and international nursing. As a past president of ANA, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), "Gretta" Styles demonstrated a lifelong commitment to leadership in nursing. More...
"Environmental Health Laws & Regs" - 5th in Chemical Policy: Coming Clean and the Louisville Charter
06/05/06
The ANA, in partnership with Health Care Without Harm, is presenting a series of five one-hour conference calls titled, Chemical Policy: Issues and Strategies to educate nurses and others. The fifth in this series, "Coming Clean and the Louisville Charter", will be held Tuesday June 6 at 11 a.m. ET. This session will be presented by Judy Robinson of the Environmental Health Fund, and Kathy Curtis, of the Citizens' Environmental Coalition. There will be 1.2 CEs offered for participation in this call.
To register for Session 5, please go to: www.nursingworld.org/rnnoharm/chempolicy.htm
Historic ACT-AD Coalition Calls for Recognition of Alzheimer’s as an Urgent National Health Crisis
06/02/06
As the first Baby Boomers turn 60 this year, they are beginning to confront the consequences of growing older. A new survey shows the majority of Boomers are anxious about how Alzheimer’s disease (AD) will affect their health and quality of life. The findings from the first major survey of over 1,000 American Baby Boomers about Alzheimer’s disease were announced by a newly formed coalition of 21 leading advocacy groups known as ACT-AD (Accelerate Cure/Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease). More information on the ACT-AD web site... www.act-ad.org | Read press release | Go to Survey
New OJIN Topic
06/01/06
The latest OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing topic, "The Multigenerational Workforce: Boomers and Xers and Nets, Oh MY!" addresses the rewards and challenges of four generations of nurses working together. The health of the work environment is a major force in recruitment, retention, and outcomes. To that end, five articles about the multigenerational workforce cover such specific topics as integrating perspectives, leadership strategies, mutual respect, teaching adaptations, and bullying. More...
