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The Minnesota Mandatory Overtime Prevention Act (SF 2463/HF 2993) makes it illegal for health care employers in acute care settings to take action against a nurse for refusing to work overtime. Read more at http://www.mnnurses.org. 3/26/02 3/25/02 3/25/02 3/22/02
"This is a huge victory for quality patient care," Louise Kaplan, PhD, ARNP, president of Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), said of the bill that passed in Washington State March 8. "Forcing nurses to work overtime above their regularly scheduled shift is not safe for patients."
The Washington State measure, in part:
In Minnesota, the Mandatory Overtime Prevention Act, which passed the state House of Representatives March 19 and the state Senate the week before, will eliminate the use of mandatory overtime when a nurse knows she or he is unsafe to perform duties.
"We fought for this bill passionately," said Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) Board Member Patti Koenig, RN, who testified before the Senate. "We fought for our colleagues in many hospitals in greater Minnesota who have worked eight hour shifts, were told to work another eight hours, went home and rested, and then had to turn around and return to the bedside. These nurses knew they were exhausted and lived in fear of committing errors, and yet workplace regulations overruled the good judgment of the nurse. This bill acknowledges the trustworthiness of nurses."
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For additional information on the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program, please visit us online at
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/loanrepay.htm or call toll free 1-866-813-3753. 3/18/02
The plan was developed with NIAID scientists and reviewed in early February by a panel of experts from academia, industry and government. The report can be downloaded as a PDF at http://www.niaid.nih.gov/dmid/pdf/biotresearchagenda.pdf. 3/18/02 3/15/02 3/15/02 3/14/02
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This month's AJN also discusses how to help children cope with disaster, a challenge that arose in the wake of the events of Sept. 11. Two articles in this issue provide practical approaches for communicating with children and adolescents and helping children cope with public disasters.
The March issue of AJN also examines how to prevent the downward spiral into depression and delirium that often plagues people with dementia.
Also, don't miss ANA's other columns: "Washington Watch" discusses ANA's efforts in the continuing battle that advanced practice registered nurses are waging to secure Medicaid reimbursement for the care they are rendering and "Health and Safety" provides practical information on antibiotic resistance. 3/07/02 3/06/02 3/05/02 3/04/02
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EMF Program Seeking Applicants for its Clinical Research Post-Doctoral Fellowships
The American Nurses Association's Ethnic Minority Fellowship Program (EMFP), supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is seeking applicants for its Clinical Research Post-Doctoral Fellowship. More...AAN 2002 Annual Meeting and Conference: Call for Abstracts
The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) is pleased to issue a call for abstracts for its 2002 Annual Meeting and Conference, "Closing the Gap in Health Disparities: Creating an Action Agenda for Nursing". More... ANA Urges You to E-mail Your Congressional Delegation Today
On December 20, both the House of Representatives and the Senate passed the Nurse Reinvestment Act. Although the bills differ in some respects, both would authorize loan repayment programs and scholarships for nursing students. More... Minnesota Passes Mandatory Overtime Legislation
Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura signed into law yesterday legislation that limits the use of mandatory overtime when a registered nurse considers herself/himself too tired to perform safe patient care.
Medical Reserve Corps. - White House Volunteer Initiative
As part of the White House USA Freedom Corps initiative, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is coordinating the establishment of community-based Medical Reserve Corps to coordinate the skills of practicing and retired nurses, physicians, and other health professional who are eager to volunteer during emergency situations. More... Washington State Mandatory Overtime Bill Signed Into Law
Washington State Gov. Gary Locke has signed into law SB 6675, a bill that will protect nurses from dismissal and discipline when refusing overtime work. Washington is the fourth state to pass legislation on mandatory overtime. To read more about the bill, visit WSNA's website at http://www.wsna.org/snas/wa/legal/leg1.htm.
New OJIN Keynotes of Note
The latest Keynotes of Note on Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN) presents Linda R. Cronenwett's address to the Midwest Nursing Research Society on evidence based practice. She states, "My hope is to engage you in reflections on your beliefs about evidence-based care and to challenge you with my own." More... WA, MN Nurses Win Mandatory Overtime Measures
The Washington State and Minnesota legislatures passed bills in March that will protect nurses from the dangerous practice of mandatory overtime. The bills await signature from Gov. Gary Locke in Washington State and Gov. Jesse Ventura in Minnesota.
ANA President 'Speaks Up' in USA TODAY
A letter to the editor, written by ANA President Mary Foley, regarding the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) "Speak Up" campaign, was featured in the March 21 edition of USA TODAY. More... Current Update on Vaccine Shortages
There is a temporary shortage of varicella and combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccines in the US resulting from two voluntary interruptions to manufacturing operations by Merck & Co., Inc., the only US manufacturer of these products. More... ANA Backs JCAHO 'Speak Up' Patient-Directed Safety Initiative, Renews
Push for Nurse Reinvestment Act, Other Nursing Shortage Preventives
The ANA commends the leaders of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) for introducing "Speak Up: Help Prevent Errors in Your Care," an innovative program that involves patients in preventing deadly medical errors. More...
Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program: New Opportunities for Registered Nurses
HRSA's Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP) was appropriated $10.2 million for FY 2002, reflecting an increase of approximately $8 million over the last two years. The NELRP is designed to assist in the recruitment and retention of registered nurses dedicated to providing health care to underserved populations by providing substantial economic assistance to repay their educational loans in exchange for service to the underserved in eligible health facilities. All NELRP participants must enter into a Contract agreeing to provide full-time employment in an approved eligible health facility for 2 or 3 years. In return, the NELRP will pay 60 percent of the participant's total qualifying loan balance for a 2-year commitment or 85 percent of the participant's total qualifying loan balance for a 3-year commitment. Application kits are expected to be available April 1, 2002.
NIAID Unveils Bioterrorism Research Agenda
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has released a report describing its plans for accelerating and expanding research on the bio-terrorism agents the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regards as most threatening. The report outlines the research NIAID will undertake to help protect civilian populations from diseases such as smallpox, anthrax and plague; and describes specifically how bioterrorism countermeasures will be developed for each agent.
Three Health Facilities Awarded Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Services
The American Nurses Credentialing Center, has awarded its Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Services designation to the Capital Health System, (Trenton, N.J.), St. Joseph's/Candler, (Savannah, GA ) and the University of Colorado Hospital, (Denver, CO). More... St. Catherine's Nurses Approve Contract, End Strike
NYSNA nurses at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, NY, approved a three-year contract on March 9 that brought to an end their 104-day strike. More... New OJIN Issue: Domestic Violence: How Many Steps Forward? How Many Steps Back?
Domestic violence is the topic of the latest issue of the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN). In this issue, five articles explore the types of domestic violence, history, and health consequences of domestic violence. More... What Has ANA Done for Me Lately?
Read the latest on ANA's efforts on behalf of you and your patients regarding such core issues as staffing, health and safety, workplace rights, patient safety/advocacy and the nursing shortage. More... 2002 ANF Distinguished Contribution to Nursing Science (DCNS) Award
Nominations
The American Nurses Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 2002 DCNS Award, a biennial award designed to recognize prominent nurse researchers. More... Russian, American Nurses: Learning Together
"Building Bridges for Collaboration Between US and Russian Nurses" is a cross-cultural conference to learn about nursing while traveling the waterways between Moscow and St. Petersburg. More...Foley Testifies on Mandatory Overtime, Patient Safety at House Subcommittee Hearing
Speaking before the before a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee, ANA President Mary Foley, MS, RN, addressed safety issues in nursing and pushed for passage of the Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act, a bill that would strictly limit the unsafe practice of mandatory overtime for nurses. More..March 2002 AJN Discusses Global Reach of the Nursing Shortage
One of the key strategies that institutions used to address prior nursing shortages was to recruit nurses from other countries. But American nurses are questioning the wisdom of this strategy-and even whether it is ethical. In the March 2002 American Journal of Nursing (AJN), the Issues Update column addresses the global reach of the nursing shortage. This column, written by the ANA, discusses recent data on the shortage in other countries, examples of the exploitation of immigrant nurses in the United States and proposed state and federal legislation that could worsen the situation. ANCC Seeking Expert Panel Members and Writers
ANCC is seeking qualified nurses to participate in the credentialing exam development process. Applications are currently being accepted for all areas of credentialing. More... Nurses Care for America - National Nurses Week Theme Announced
May 6-12 nurses around the country will celebrate National Nurses Week. This year's theme illustrates what individuals around the country are seeing, that "Nurses Care for America." More... LI RNs Reach Tentative Agreement
Negotiators for NYSNA nurses at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, Long Island, reached a tentative agreement with hospital management. More... Now, Finding Books is Easier
A new search engine allows you to quickly find the title or topic you're looking for in the ANA Online Bookstore. There are currently over 140 titles - just for nurses.
More ...2002 Media Awards Program
AAN is now accepting entries for its 2002 Media Awards Program. This award is presented to individuals or organizations whose use of media has impacted public awareness of health issues as defined in the award criteria. More...
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