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ACCC's public policy web site can be accessed at www.accc-cancer.org/publicpolicy. 12/24/01 12/21/01
The holiday season always makes me nostalgic about the past. Over the years, I've accumulated so many treasured memories with family, friends, co-workers and even with my patients and their families. And, as always, the holidays make me think about the future -- for better or worse, the notion of making a New Year's resolution, or at least thinking about one, is ingrained.
This year, I didn't have to do too much soul-searching to come up with my goal for the New Year. Like nurses and Americans across the country, I was deeply affected by the events of September 11. I was so touched, but not in the least bit surprised, by the outpouring of support from nurses nationwide. Staff nurses at hospitals near disaster sites and nurse volunteers worked tirelessly and stood ready to provide care to survivors and their families. Nurses donated their time, their blood and their money. They worked the nursing network to see what needs were going unmet and how they could meet them. And nurses are still making valuable contributions to this day.
Many of my colleagues who pitched in during those tragic days told me that, despite their sorrow, they realized what a gift it is to be a nurse and to have the skills they have. So my New Year's resolution is this: To work with ANA, our constituent member associations and other nursing organizations to ensure that nurses' gifts are appreciated every time they step through the doors at work -- no matter where they practice or what role they fill.
A lofty resolution? Yes. But ANA and nurses nationwide have already made great strides to improve nurses' working environment and the profession. We are lucky to have each other. And by continuing to work together, we can make a difference in 2002!
Happy Holidays!
Mary E. Foley, MS, RN 12/21/01 12/20/01 12/19/01 12/19/01
In addition to the exciting panel presentations and breakout sessions, we are especially pleased to announce that Greg Koski, PhD, MD from the Office of Human Research Protections will be speaking on New Directions in Human Subjects Protections and Research Oversight. For further information contact cfulghum@ana.org.
Space is limited. For more information on conference and registration go to http://www.nih.gov/ninr/news-info/meetings.html. To download brochure, go to
http://www.nih.gov/ninr/links/nursing_science.pdf. 12/18/01 12/18/01 The conference includes several nationally known speakers, exhibits of new patient handling equipment, poster presentations, and valuable conference materials.
For more information about the conference go to http://www.cme.hsc.usf.edu/safe/.
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Health care practitioners and technical occupations are expected to account for 1.6 million new jobs during that period. Registered nurses, which represent the largest occupation in this group, should account for more than a third of those new jobs. This growth, coupled with current trends of nurses retiring or leaving the profession and less new nurses coming into it, could lead to a shortage of more than one million nurses by the end of this decade.
The report notes that all projections were completed prior to the events of Sept. 11 and that as the economic consequences of those and subsequent events become clearer, the BLS will incorporate these effects in future releases of its occupational outlook. The current occupational projections can be found in the 2002-2003 Occupational Outlook Handbook, accessible at www.bls.gov/emp. 12/11/01 12/11/01
The AMA resolution, passed by the House of Delegates on Dec. 5, is in response to a recent FDA safety assessment that found that some medical products made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) may expose patients to unsafe amounts of the toxic chemical DEHP. Read complete press release at
http://www.noharm.org/library/docs/AMA_Urges_FDA_to_Address_Potential_Risks_of_PV.htm 12/10/01 The poll was conducted on November 26-27. Go to http://www.gallup.com/poll/releases/pr011205.asp to read full report. 12/07/01
A program fact sheet with technical specifications for the live satellite broadcast, webcast, and audio line is posted at www.phf.org/bioterrorism2HTML.htm. 12/07/01 12/07/01 12/06/01 12/06/01
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Save the Date - AAN Annual Conference
As you fill up your 2002 calendars, please be sure to reserve October
31-November 2, 2002 to attend the Academy's Annual Meeting and Conference
in Naples, Florida. The conference theme is Closing the Gap in Health Disparities.ANCC 2002 Certification Exam Dates
The American Nurses Credentialing Center has scheduled certification
exams for the year 2002 for May 18th and October
19th. More...
Academy Scholar-In-Residence Programs
The American Academy of Nursing is currently seeking applications for its
Scholar-in-Residence Programs B Institute of Medicine; Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality; National Institute of Nursing Research. These programs
are designed to provide the opportunity and support for mid- or senior-level
career nurse leaders to be immersed in national health care policy, health
services issues and nursing research. The deadline for applications
is February 1, 2002. Information can be obtained by contacting
the American Academy of Nursing at 202-651-7238
or tgaffney@ana.org.New Website for Cancer Patients
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), the leading national interdisciplinary
organization defining quality cancer care, has launched a public policy website that will
serve as a tool to help educate patients and their families about issues impacting cancer
care, and bring patients and doctors together to discuss important cancer issues, such as
new therapeutic modalities, insurance reimbursement, and clinical trials. The website also
features information for patients and their families regarding access to cancer care, and
details on oral cancer drugs and the congressional actions affecting use of such drugs.House, Senate Pass Nurse Reinvestment Act - VA Nurse Bill Cleared for
President’s Signature
In the final hours of the congressional session, both the House of Representatives and the Senate passed versions of the Nurse Reinvestment Act (HR 3487 and S 1864). On Dec. 20, the Senate cleared the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act (HR 3447) for the President's signature. More...ANA President's Holiday Message
President
American Nurses AssociationCoalitions of Nursing Specialty Organizations Unite
Two long-standing coalitions of nursing organizations have united to create an even stronger voice for nurses to address vital practice and health policy issues. More...Landmark Partnership Unveils New Tools, Resources for Health Care Providers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the American Hospital Association, the American Nurses Association and Health Care Without Harm launched a joint website and announced plans to ramp up
efforts to improve environmental performance in health care. More...Contract Win for MNA Members - Oregon Nurses Strike Begins
Nurses and other health care professionals at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, overwhelmingly ratified a new contract. 1,500 ONA nurses at the Oregon Health Sciences University went on strike Monday morning, Dec. 17. More...
Promoting Research Intensive Environments
Don't miss Promoting Research Intensive Environments, January 17-19, 2002, at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland sponsored by the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science and the National Institute of Nursing Research.
New Online CE Module (Free) - Children's Health and the Environment - Environmentally Healthy Homes and Communities
"Environmentally Healthy Homes and Communities" is our latest online Continuing Education module. It covers environmental safety issues in the home and community as related to our children.
It is free until December 26, after that, the usual handling charges will be added.
Go to Online CE.Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference
This conference presented by the Tampa Veterans Administration Hospital from January 16 to 18, 2002 will provide participants with lessons learned and best practices related to safe patient handling and movement.New Information Column on OJIN
In the column entitled, "The Internet as Community: Communication Avenues for Health Professionals and Health Consumers" on Online Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN), the author examines two types of communication forums available on the internet: discussion lists and newsgroups. 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...ANCC Update on October 2001 Exam Scores
Postal service and statistical validation procedures have delayed the release of exam scores for the October 2001 exams. The ANCC will mail all exam scores by December 14th. If this delay affects your employment status or further assistance is needed, please call (800) 284-2378.ANA Urges You to E-mail Your Congressional Delegation Today
The first session of the 107th Congress is about to adjourn, and we need your help to reach Congress. ANA has worked throughout the year to galvanize support for the Nurse Reinvestment Act and the Nursing Employment and Education Development Act. More...New Resource: Funding Your Nursing Education
There are many funding resources available for students interested in pursuing a beginning nursing career or advancing within the profession. Start your search on NursingWorld's new Funding Your Nursing Education page. More...More Than One Million New Nurses Needed by 2010
More than one million new nurses will be needed by the year 2010, according to the latest projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report, published in the November 2001 Monthly Labor Review, projects that total employment will increase by 22.2 million jobs during the 2000-2010 period, rising to 167.8 million.
Give Blood - We Do
In 2001, the American Nurses Association staff organized and sponsored a Red Cross Bloodmobile at the headquarters office on August 15th and December 6th. More... AMA Urges FDA to Address Potential Risks of PVC Medical Devices Containing DEHP
The American Medical Association (AMA) has urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite its evaluation of ways to address the potential risks that may be associated with the use of DEHP-containing medical devices used in certain procedures.
Nurses Rank No. 2 in Gallup "Honesty and Ethics" Poll
Nurses Rank No. 2 in Gallup "Honesty and Ethics" Poll
The nation's nurses rank second for their honesty and integrity, with 84 percent of Americans rating them "high" or "very high," according to a CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll. Firefighters, who were given high ratings by 90 percent of Americans, displaced nurses from the poll's top slot this year, following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Also moving up in rank were members of the military, who came in at number three, with 81 percent of Americans giving them high marks. And police, pharmacists, medical doctors and the clergy followed, with more than two-thirds of Americans giving each group a thumbs up. Nurses had previously rated first for two years in a row, after being added to the list in 1999.Re-broadcast - CDC Responds: Risk Communication and Bioterrorism
The re-broadcast will take place on Tuesday, December 11, 2001, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EST. The web broadcast will present and update important risk communication information for those involved in bioterrorism communication. The broadcast will cover: forming your public information messages about health risks caused by an act of bioterrorism; responding to public health concerns at the local, state and federal levels; and issues of concern when a public health investigation and a criminal investigation converge. Preparedness Measures for Nurses and Pregnant
Women - Bioterrorism/Disaster Response Web Site
The latest resource to be linked from the Bioterroism/Disastor Response site is a package of preparedness measures for nurses and pregnant women developed by the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. More...ANA Mail Disrupted by Post Office Closures
ANA is experiencing some delays in processing both outgoing and incoming mail due to the impact of post office closures in Washington, DC, as a result of anthrax-contaminated letters in the nation's capital. Membership cards and dues notices being sent to members have always been processed through a mail house in Rockville, MD, and mailed from a Maryland post office. Therefore, delivery of these items should not be affected. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence to/from ANA and its related entities, please contact us at 1-800-274-4262 or via e-mail. Questions related to general correspondence should be directed to Paulette Hamilton at extension 7135, or via email, phamilt@ana.org. For questions related to membership correspondence, contact Susan Rimland at extension 7181 or via email, srimland@ana.org. Thank you for your patience. Candlelight Vigil for St. Catherine's Nurses
Striking nurses at the St. Catherine of Siena facility in Smithtown, N.Y.,will hold a Candlelight Vigil from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.on Friday, December 7, on the hill in front of the hospital. RNs there have been on strike since Nov. 26 to enforce staffing guidelines and win fair and equitable health care. ANCC Fall Directory of Accredited Providers
ANCC has updated its listing of accredited providers of continuing education. More... Hall of Fame 2000 Inductee - Signe Skott Cooper
Signe Skott Cooper is a name synonymous with continuing nursing education. Through her pioneering efforts and lifelong contributions, she has been an inspiration for the nursing profession. More... Nurses Renew Push for Passage of Nursing Shortage Legislation
Nurses across the nation are mobilizing for a final, massive grassroots effort to convince members of Congress to pass nursing shortage legislation before adjourning for the year next week. More...
Bookstore Announces Fall Sale - 50% Off
The Leaves have fallen and so have the prices at American Nurses Publishing. Many titles are now 50% off. Browse Now
'Low-Tar' Cigarettes Are Not Healthier; Major Initiative to Educate Public Launched
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has issued a report which concludes that "low-tar" cigarettes are just as harmful as regular brands, in part because smokers tend to take bigger, more frequent puffs of the light cigarettes in order to inhale more nicotine. As a result of the report's findings, so far 22 public health groups across the nation, including ANA, have launched a major public health initiative aimed at making this deception "an urgent public health issue."
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