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Read complete article at http://www1.internetwire.com/iwire/release_html_b1?release_id=41365. 4/29/02 4/26/02 4/26/02 4/25/02
This month's issue also launches a new bimonthly series on palliative care, supported in part by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In addition, the "Health and Safety" column by the ANA discusses cytotoxic drugs, which pose a health threat to the health care providers who administer them. Also, don't miss the ANA's other columns: "Issues Update" focuses on the value of ANCC certification, and "Washington Watch" analyzes the campaign finance reform law passed in March. 4/24/02
A person who has received a baccalaureate or associate degree in nursing, a diploma in nursing, or a graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing is eligible. More information and the application materials are available online at http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/loanrepay.htm. 4/23/02 4/22/02
"Recent events have increased public awareness that nurse staffing makes a vital difference when you're in the hospital," said Tina Gerardi, RN, NYSNA Deputy Executive Director. "The results of this
poll indicate that New Yorkers want to know staffing levels are adequate and that healthcare professionals are able to provide quality care."
Read the complete press release at http://www.nysna.org/NEWS/press/pr2002/pr041602.htm.
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The call for submission of panels, papers, posters, etc. closes August 31, 2002. For more information, go to http://www.ni2003.com 4/19/02 4/19/02 4/18/02 Curtis Pryor, Allied vice president, says it is a sign of increased demand for allied professionals and greater appreciation for their services. Pryor says anesthesiologists -- whose duties many CRNAs can do -- are in short supply, and though CRNAs can make more than pediatricians do, they still earn considerably less than anesthesiologists. Pryor added, "If you are short of anesthesiologists, or if you simply don't have one, then you will do what it takes to attract a CRNA instead because without anesthesia, there's no surgery, and without surgery there's no hospital or surgical center." The report is available at www.alliednet.com/html/2001.cfm. 4/17/02
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4/16/02 4/16/02 For more information and applications, see http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/02bcrp2.htm or call (301) 619-7079. Electronic applications must be received by June 12, 2002. 4/15/02 4/15/02 To read complete press release go to www.nysna.org/NEWS/press/pr2002/pr040202.htm.
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The April 2002 AJN also includes a first person-account of considerations around having implants or breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. Also, don't miss the ANA's other columns: "Issues Update" focuses on the emergence of creative approaches to recruiting people into nursing and "Washington Watch" assesses nursing's legislative progress thus far in Congress' 107th session. 4/09/02 4/08/02 4/05/02
Cristyn Cooper, a BYU public-administration graduate who helped write the study, said the Bush administration's decision to shift more taxpayer money toward the war against terrorism is among the reasons nurses aren't enlisting.
Cooper says the military is "taking steps" to improve benefits for enlisted nurses. Active-duty nurses can receive educational financial assistance from the military, free medical and dental benefits, housing allowances and use of base facilities for recreation and child care.
"Both the government and the private sector see this shortage as a long-term problem that no short-term solution can fix," says Robert Parsons, director of BYU's Romney Institute of Public Management, who worked with Cooper on the study. "A great deal of personnel recruitment, possibly starting at high school level, is needed to attract the number of people necessary to maintain adequate numbers in military nursing." 4/04/02 4/03/02 4/02/02 4/01/02
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PA State Nurses Association Celebrates Nurses Week with State Flair
4/30/02
On the morning of May 6, Nurses Day, PSNA staff and volunteers from neighboring PSNA districts, will deliver gifts (white, ceramic coffee mug stuffed with assorted candy and a brochure called "Where are all the Nurses? Facts, Figures, and Information on Today's Nursing Shortage") to all state legislators and the Governor. More...
Men: A Solution to the Nursing Shortage
4/30/02
In his 25 years as a nurse, Graham McDougall, Jr., PhD, RN, remembers only one advertising campaign for nurses aimed at men. "I remember one of the posters … It was a young kid being examined by a male nurse and it said something like 'When I grow up I want to be a nurse just like my dad,'" Dr. McDougall said. Frank Heasley, PhD, President and CEO, of MedZilla.com, agrees that gender based perceptions hinder acceptance of nursing as a worthy profession by men. ICN Expresses Concerns about Human Rights and Access to Health Services
4/30/02
The International Council of Nurses, as a member of the World Health Professions Alliance, issued a joint statement at the 58th session of the Commission on Human Rights expressing deep distress over the global violations of human rights, particularly in the current situation in the Middle East. The statement expresses serious concern that "the role of nurses, pharmacists and doctors is being undermined and their ethical and professional obligation to care for all is compromised." Citing professional Codes of Ethics, the WHPA argued that health professionals have an obligation to care for all regardless of creed, color, gender, race, religion or political affiliation. For the complete press release, go to http://www.icn.ch/PR06_02.htm.
Saint Eugene Medical Center, Dillon, South Carolina - NNW, Videos, Popcorn, Candlelight Service
4/30/02
Stress management all day 30 minutes every hour around the clock: (One day) popcorn and funny videos, i.e., Red Skelton, Laurel and Hardy, America's Funniest Videos, etc. More...
Geriatric Nursing Capacity Scholarship - Call for Applications
4/30/02
The John A. Hartford Foundation's Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Scholar Award Program announces a call for 2003 scholarship applications. This program seeks applicants for Post Doctoral and Pre Doctoral Scholarships in gerontological nursing. More...
Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD - NNW, Tee-Shirts, Awards, Hoagies
4/29/02
The Nurse Retention Committee of Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD, has planned a week full of activities, gifts, and surprises to celebrate the profession and art of nursing. More...
HHS to Recruit 40 New Public Health Service Officers
Secretary of Health, Tommy G. Thompson, announced that the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) will recruit 40 new U.S. Public Health Service officers to serve in some of the most medically underserved communities in America and to provide an additional resource of health professionals able to respond to medical emergencies nationwide. In addition to providing needed primary health care services the 40 officers will be trained as "NHSC Ready Responders" who may be called upon to respond to regional or national medical emergencies. The NHSC will assure that the officers get appropriate training to respond immediately and effectively if needed in the event of a large-scale medical emergency. The NHSC is seeking nurses, physicians, dentists, mental health workers and other providers to serve terms up to three years. For more information, contact the NHSC at 1-800-221-9393. For the press release announcing this plan: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2002pres/20020425b.html.AHA, Federation Urge Removal of Nurse Reinvestment Act Restrictions
AHA and the Federation of American Hospitals say they will oppose the Nurse Reinvestment Act unless Congress removes from the legislation restrictions barring nurses from working in for-profit hospitals to pay back their nursing loans to the government. In a letter sent to leaders of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee, AHA Executive Vice President Rick Pollack and Federation President Chip Kahn said both the House and Senate-passed versions of the bill unfairly limit nurses' eligibility for financial assistance based on the ownership status of the hospitals where they choose to work. They said the nursing shortage hurts non-profit and for-profit hospitals alike, adding "it is critical that all hospitals that provide care to Medicare patients receive the government's help in addressing their nursing shortage."Fairmont, MN Nurses Approve Contract
MNA RNs at the Fairmont Medical Center voted to approve a new contract that will grant key provisions improving insurance benefits and increasing salaries. More...May 2002 AJN Uncovers Risks of Excessive Fasting
While the 1999 guidelines from the American Society of Anesthesiology indicate that fasting before surgery is only necessary for two hours for liquids and six hours for light meals, patients are fasting from liquids for an average of 12-14 hours and from solids for up to 37 hours, according to a new study in the May 2002 issue of the American Journal of Nursing. The study reports that such excessive fasting can lead to thirst, hunger, dehydration, dizziness, headache, irritability and low blood sugar.
Nurse Education Loan Repayment Program
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is now taking applications for the Nurse Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP). ANA was instrumental in obtaining funding increases for this program which provides up to 85% of student loan debt for nurses who work in eligible facilities located in areas experiencing a shortage of nurses. The purpose of the NELRP is to assist in the recruitment and retention of professional nurses dedicated to providing health care to under served populations. HRSA is accepting FY 2002 Application now, they are due June 14. Determination of which eligible applicants will receive an award is based on a four-tier preference scale based on the availability of funds.
New Information Resources Column on OJIN
The latest information column, "Plumbing the Depths: Using the Invisible Web", on Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN) discusses that part of the World Wide Web that is not visible to traditional search engines, yet contains some of the best that the Web has to offer. More...New Yorkers Show Overwhelming Support For Patient Safety Measures
According to a poll conducted for the New York State Nurses Association by Zogby International, an overwhelming majority of New Yorkers support initiatives designed to improve patient safety and to help them make better-informed decisions about their health care.
NI2003 - 8th International Congress in Nursing Informatics
Plan now to attend the NI2003, "e-Health for All: Designing a Nursing Agenda for the Future" which will be held June 20 - 25, 2003 at the Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This Congress is hosted by the Nursing Informatics Special Interest Group of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA-NI). This is an opportunity for nurses and other health professionals to learn, share and review electronic applications used to design and implement Nursing's Agenda for the Future.
Third International Achievement Award
International Council of Nursing (ICN) is accepting nominations for the Third International Achievement Award. The award is offered biennially to a nurse who is presently practicing nursing and currently impacting health internationally. More...2 Facilities Granted 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 Southwestern Vermont Medical Center of Bennington, VT and St. Marys Hospital Medical Center of Madison, WI. More...
CRNAs Making More Than Some MDs
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are garnering salaries higher than some physicians, according to a survey released this month by Allied Consulting, a Dallas-based health care staffing firm. The survey shows that CRNA salary offers are reaching $180,000 annually, approximately $40,000 more than what family physicians and pediatricians are generally offered. The Magnet Recognition Program Application Manual Can Now Be Ordered Online
The Magnet Services Recognition Program For Excellence in Nursing Services Health Care Organization Instructions and Application Process Manual outlines the eligibility criteria, application process and documentation instructions of applying for the Magnet recognition. Sample forms, as well as a glossary and bibliography, are included. More...Betsey Lewis Snow Named Director of Workplace Advocacy
The ANA has named Betsey Lewis Snow, MPH, RN, a nurse leader with more than 20 years experience, as director of Workplace Advocacy (WPA). More...
Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Services Awarded to Kimball Medical Center
The American Nurses Credentialing Center has awarded its Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Services designation to the Kimball Medical Center of Lakewood N.J. More...
Funding Opportunities For Further Education in Clinical Research Nursing
The Department of Defense, Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) is accepting applications from nurses with an interest in breast cancer clinical research. Through the BCRP, Clinical Research Nurse Awards are granted to nurses with a baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree looking to pursue a career in breast cancer research and testing. This mentored research training experience awards up to $75,000 a year for salary and up to $25,000 a year for other direct and indirect costs for up to 2 years. EMFP Clinical Research Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Application Deadline Extended
The ANA's Ethnic Minority Fellowship Program (EMFP), has extended the application deadline for its Clinical Research Post-Doctoral Fellowships to May, 30, 2002. More...
NYSNA Hail Signing of Healthcare Whistleblower Protection
Bill
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) applauded the signing of legislation to expand legal protections for healthcare "whistleblowers." The legislation signed by Governor Pataki on April 2
will protect nurses when they report "unsafe staffing levels, medical errors, and other
situations that are detrimental to patient care." 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 the nursing shortage, health and safety, workplace rights and patient safety/advocacy. More... AAN Announces Keynote Speaker for 2002 Annual Meeting and Conference
The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) is pleased to announce that David R. Williams, PhD, MPH, Professor of Sociology, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan will keynote the 2002 Annual Meeting and Conference, Closing the Gap in Health Disparities: Creating an Action Agenda for Nursing, October 31-Nov 2, 2002, Naples, Florida. Dr. Williams, a member of the Institute of Medicine, participated in the recently released study, Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care. The congressionally mandated report says a large body of research underscores the existence of disparities. Dr. Williams will provide a conceptual overview of issues related to disparities in health and share his experiences from the IOM. Education Opportunity on Bioterrorism
The Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is inviting health care professionals to participate in a series of ninety-minute web-assisted audio conference calls on public health and health systems readiness to address the potential threat of bioterrorism. More...American Nurses Association Denounces OSHA Ergonomics Plan
"Calling the plan "totally inadequate," ANA President Mary E. Foley, MS, RN, assailed the release on Friday of OSHA ergonomics guidelines by noting that they "offer no real protection against serious workplace ergonomics injuries that affect up to one-third of all nurses." More...Hospitals Recognized for Environmental Excellence at First H2e Awards Ceremony
Hospitals across the country were honored for outstanding environmental performance at the first annual awards ceremony of Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E). More...April 2002 AJN Examines Chlorine Controversy
A controversy has emerged surrounding prominent nurses' involvement in a group that is promoting the safety of chlorine use. The News section of this month's American Journal of Nursing (AJN) asks: Is the chlorine industry buying the good image of nurses? In a related article on "phthalate-free care," this month's Health and Safety column (written by the ANA) discusses DEHP, a chemical compound thought to be harmful to humans that is added to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic-the material used for most intravenous bags, tubing, and other plastics used daily in health care institutions.
New Study on Nurse Retention in the U.S. - Call for Your Participation in the Survey
The study will help educators, nurses, hospitals, government, and program design and developers to think more critically about the growing problem of nurse retention in the U.S. today, as well as create and promote programs and practices that support the improvement of nurse retention. You may find more information about the nurse study at:
http://home.nyc.rr.com/bestpractices/nurse-retention.htm Michigan Nurses File ULP
The Michigan Nurses Association filed unfair labor practices charges against Trillium (Albion, MI) Hospital, which closed February 5th, and Foote (Jackson, MI) Hospital on behalf of Trillium nurses. More...BYU Study Notes Nursing Shortage
A shortage of nurses in the country's hospitals also is being felt within the medical corps of the U.S. troops fighting the war against terrorism, according to a new Brigham Young University study. The study, published in the March issue of "The Journal of Nursing Administration," says the nursing shortage on military bases and medical facilities such as those in Afghanistan is partly the result of the federal government's reluctance to boost the pay of those in the armed forces.
Nursing Profession Unveils Strategic Plan to Ensure Safe, Quality Patient Care And Address Root Causes of Growing Shortage
As the nation grapples with decreased nurse staffing in many settings today and predictions of an unprecedented shortage of nurses in the next decade, national nursing organizations have united around a shared vision for the future of the profession and developed a strategic plan to address the complex, interrelated factors that have created a growing shortage of nurses.
More...U.S. Campaign to Ban Landmines
President Bush is presently considering policy action with regard to the U.S. signing the United Nations Mine Ban Treaty. ANA, as part of the U.S. Campaign to Ban Landmines, urges you to contact your Senator. More...New Legislation Column on OJIN
The latest legislative column on Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN) presents the results of an OJIN survey asking readers to identify which nursing interventions related to administration of medications and blood products must be performed by a registered nurse and which nursing interventions can be safely delegated. More...Hall of Fame 2000 Inductee - Undine Sams
A member of the Florida Nurses Association (FNA), Undine Sams spearheaded sweeping changes that advanced the nursing profession. In the 1940s, when segregation laws were in full force, FNA, with Sams' leadership, was one of the first southern state nurses associations to permit black nurses to join. More...
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