Transforming Nursing Data into Quality Outcomes
11/30/06
The American Nurses Association's National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI®) first annual Data Use Conference is scheduled on January 29-31, 2007 at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. We are very excited to have Erik Wahl, Dr. Janet Corrigan and Dr. Norma Lang as plenary speakers.
Take advantage of the early discount until December 15! More...
Newly Designated Magnet Facilities for November 2006
11/30/06
The Magnet Recognition Program® was developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to recognize health care organizations that provide the very best in nursing care and uphold the tradition within nursing of professional nursing practice. These are the facilities that received Magnet Designation in November 2006:
- Humility of Mary Health Partners (St. Elizabeth Health Center, St. Joseph Health Center), Youngstown, OH
- Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL
- Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA
- Vanderbilt University Hospitals and Clinics, Nashville, TN
More information on the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®...
Protect Yourself and Others During National Influenza Vaccination Week
11/29/06
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated Nov. 27-Dec.3 as National Influenza Vaccination Week. CDC is urging health care providers to make flu vaccine available to patients and employees through December and beyond. "National interest in getting a flu vaccination has traditionally tapered off after Thanksgiving," said CDC Director Julie Gerberding, M.D. "Since flu activity typically does not peak until February or later, November and December are also good times to be vaccinated."
ANA supports CDC in encouraging registered nurses and other health care providers to continue to get influenza vaccinations through December and in to the new year to protect the nurse, the patients, your co-workers and families from the serious implications of influenza virus infection. ANA President's Call to Action: "Get Your Flu Vaccine!"
For more information on National Influenza Vaccination Week, visit the CDC site or download flyer.
The International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) Publish Newly Revised Genetics/Genomics Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
11/28/06
Nursesbooks.org, the publishing program of ANA, in collaboration with The International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG) has just released a newly revised Genetics Standard last published in 1998. ISONG is the official professional organization of nurses in genetics in the United States, and also represents nurses worldwide. ISONG defines and establishes the scope of professional nursing practice in genetics and acknowledges the role of ANA in defining the scope of practice for the nursing profession as a whole. This book broadly describes genetics and genomics nursing practice, then delineates the scope of genetics clinical nursing practice in the United States.
While Genetics/Genomics Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice is primarily for practicing nurses, it is also an essential resource for others in related healthcare work. For more information, read the press release or call 1-800-637-0323.
Registration Now Available for the 2007 Conference on Internationally Recruited Nurses: Creating Positive Practice Environments
11/27/06
Online registration is now available for this conference series which focuses on strategies that create a positive work environment and facilitate the successful integration of internationally recruited nurses into the health care team. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the immigration processes as related to internationally recruited nurses. Meetings will be held in the
following cities:
- San Antonio, TX, February 26-27, 2007
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL, March 1&2, 2007
- Chicago, IL, March 5&6, 2007
- San Francisco, CA, March 19-20, 2007
Register Now.
National Consumers League Presents
Women’s Health Forum Navigating Health Information
11/22/06
The National Consumers League will be presenting a forum on January 18, 2007 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at the National Press Club Washington, D.C.. In this event, hear experts in their fields discuss three very important and challenging issues in women’s health. The American Nurses Association is co-providing this conference and will offer six contact hours of continuing education credit (1.5 pharmacology
credit) for those nurses who attend the meeting. More...
ANA Comments on the WI Department of Justice Decision to Pursue Criminal Charges Against an RN in Wisconsin
11/21/06
The American Nurses Association (ANA) supports nurses who are in the unfortunate position to be involved in an unintentional medical error, recognizing that there is always a balance of personal accountability and systemic impacts. ANA is deeply concerned by the filing of criminal charges by the WI Department of Justice (DOJ) against the registered nurse in Madison, Wisconsin given the apparently unintentional nature of the error. Additionally, with the greatest sense of empathy, ANA sends its heartfelt thoughts to the patient’s family. Press Release
New CE Mod on Early Adolescent Visit Assessment
11/20/06
An 11-12 year-old assessment is an important milestone that is not only an opportunity to assess immunization needs, but also a time to reinforce positive behaviors and to screen for and address problems. The purpose/goal of this independent study module is to help nurses develop skills and knowledge regarding early adolescence and the well child needs of this age group. Adolescent behaviors, visit content, tips, tools, and resources are discussed. This CE module is FREE to ANA Members when accessed via NursingWorld's Members Only section. If you haven't yet set up your FREE online account, do it now. Non-members should go the CE Catalog.
ICN Position Statement Review on Delegation and Supervision
11/17/06
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is in the process of developing its
position statement on Delegation and Supervision. As more
nurses are asked to delegate tasks to less well-prepared staff members, this
statement review will focus in providing clear definitions and policy concepts. More...
Call for Abstracts: American Assembly for Men in Nursing 32nd Annual Conference
11/17/06
The American Assembly for Men in Nursing is currently accepting submissions for oral and poster presentations for its annual conference, Men in Nursing: Contributions to the Health of Men and the Profession of Nursing. Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, the conference will be held October 26-27, 2007, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Deadline for submissions is April 30, 2007. More...
National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence
11/16/06
Domestic violence is a health care issue. For more than a decade, the National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence has supported health care practitioners, administrators and systems, domestic violence experts, survivors, and policy makers at all levels as they improve health care’s response to domestic violence. A project of the Family Violence Prevention Fund, and funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Center supports leaders in the field through groundbreaking model professional, education and response programs, cutting-edge advocacy and sophisticated technical assistance. More...
November 16: Great American Smokeout and Tobacco Free Nurses Focus on Tobacco Cessation
11/15/06
The findings of the most recent report of the prevalence of smoking among adults in the US estimate that 20.9% of the population continues to smoke (23.9% men and 18.1% women). There has been little change in the number the number of smokers in the US, 45.1 million, since the last report. In order to reach the Healthy People 2010 goal of 12% cigarette prevalence, a concerted effort is needed by all healthcare professionals to help smokers quit and to prevent youth from starting. Nurses can have a significant impact on reducing smoking by helping smokers quit. Every year, smoking cessation is the focus of a burst of activities in support of the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smoke-out, held the Thursday before Thanksgiving, November 16, 2006. More...
ANA Publishes New Guide Designed for Eldercare Service Providers and Trainer
11/14/06
Nursesbooks.org, the publishing program of ANA has just released a dynamic, new practical guide created from interviews with nurses, educators, doctors, social workers, chaplains and long-term care administrators. Transformation Eldercare and its companion Facilitator's Guide are presents a wide array of practical concepts, resources, and higher education and training programs which can be applied to professional practice and for individual care givers of the elderly. More... | go to bookstore...
Call for Comments: Draft Cardiovascular Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
11/13/06
The draft document Cardiovascular Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice has been posted for a 4-week public comment period at www.acc.org/qualityandscience/clinical/cvnursing.htm. Closing date is Monday, December 11, 2006. Please take the time to visit this web site and comment on the document. The members of the CV Scope and Standards Writing Group appreciate your assistance in distributing this information to all interested stakeholders. If you have questions, Brenda Dorick is the contact person available via e-mail at bdorick@acc.org or via telephone at 800-253-4636, x6455.
ICN Applauds the High Level Panel Recommendation for a UN Agency for Women
11/10/06
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) and its member organisations in 129 countries applaud the recommendation made today by the UN Coherence Panel, urging the formation of a single UN organization to fulfill the UN mandate of achieving gender equality and the advancement for women. Press Release
Ada Sue Hinshaw Named 2006 AAN/ANF Institute of Medicine Scholar
11/09/06
The American Nurses Foundations (ANF) is proud to present Ada Sue Hinshaw, PhD, RN, FAAN is the 2006 AAN/ANF Institute of Medicine Scholar. AAN press release | More...
New Online CE from American Nurse Today
11/08/06
High-alert Drugs: Strategies for Safe I.V. Infusions
is the CE article in the November issue of ANA’s new journal, American Nurse Today
The purpose of this new independent study is to provide registered nurses with evidence-based strategies for preventing errors when infusing drugs, particularly high-alert drugs. Author: Robin Donohoe Dennision, RN, DNP, CCNS, is Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing in Cincinnati, OH.
Go to Online CE journal catalog...
ANA President's Call to Action: "Get Your Flu Vaccine!"
11/07/06
The 2006-2007 Influenza Season is quickly approaching. Although many of us do not relish the yearly vaccination experience it is one of the most important actions you can take to safeguard your health and that of your patients and family.
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CDC Launches Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Campaign
11/06/06
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a national public education and awareness campaign on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a weakening and often devastating illness for millions of Americans. The campaign, called “Get Informed. Get Diagnosed. Get Help”, is designed to increase awareness among clinicians and the public, because 80 percent of Americans afflicted with CFS illness may not know they have it. Press Release | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Website
November is National Family Caregivers Month
11/03/06
Over 50 million Americans are recognized this month during National Family Caregivers Month. The estimated value of the "free" services provided by those caring for loved ones who are frail, chronically ill or disabled is conservatively estimated to be $306 billion annually.
Sponsored each year by the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA), NFC Month focuses on the challenges facing family caregivers. More...
The Welcome Back Awards - Deadline 11/13/06
11/02/06
The Welcome Back Awards was established in 1998 to fight the stigma associated with depression and to promote the understanding that depression is treatable. Each year the program celebrates advances made in the depression community, and recognizes five individuals for outstanding contributions in the areas of lifetime achievement, destigmatization, community service, primary care and psychiatry. This nationally-recognized awards program celebrates the hard work and achievements of those who've made a positive impact in the depression community.
Winners are selected by an independent committee of national mental health leaders, and are formally announced during a ceremony in May 2007.
Deadline to submit nominations is November 13, 2006. More...
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11/02/06
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New Releases from nursesbooks.org
11/01/06
Genetics/Genomics Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
Co-published with the International Society of Nurses in Genetics. Go to bookstore...
Transformational Eldercare from the Inside Out: Strengths-Based Strategies for Caring
Created from interviews with nurses, educators, doctors, social workers, chaplains and long-term care administrators, this book and its companion Facilitator's Guide are designed to present a wide array of practical concepts, resources, and higher education and training programs which you can apply to your professional practice and/or your personal situation.
The Facilitator Guide is also contained on a CD-ROM, however, the CD is only available when the guide is purchased with the book.
The Book can also be purchased separately. Go to bookstore...
