Honor Society of Nursing Recognizes Researcher for Relief of Cancer Treatment Side Effects
11/28/05
In recognition of her 30 years of research and practice relieving the side effects of cancer treatment, the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, announced (this weekend) the selection of Marylin J. Dodd, RN, PhD, FAAN, to receive the 2005 Baxter International Foundation's Episteme Award.
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Nursing Has Many Rewards - Here's One More
11/23/05
ANA Nursing Rewards+, the rewards credit card that is designed just for nurses. Developed by the American Nurses Association and National City Bank, the ANA Nursing Rewards+ Visa earns points with every purchase you make - and those points can be redeemed for travel, cash and rewards unique to the nursing profession! Combine that with a low interest rate - 0% for the first six months - and you have a credit card that fits in anyone's wallet. Apply Now
The Tobacco-Free Nurses Initiative (TFNI) Wins Prestigious Media Award
11/22/05
Linda Sarna, DNSc, RN, FAAN, professor at the UCLA School of Nursing, was presented with a 2005 Media Award at the 32nd American Academy of Nurses Annual Meeting for her leadership of the promotional media campaign of the Tobacco-Free Nurses Initiative (TFNI). The prestigious award recognizes individuals and organizations whose use of the media has increased public awareness of the value of nursing. Read press release...
ANA/ANF are partners of TFNI.
Genetic and Genomic Core Competencies Completed and Under Review
11/21/05
Following a consensus of over 50 major stakeholders at a meeting held on September 21-22, 2005 at the ANA headquarters, the minimal core competencies for all nurses regardless of academic preparation, role or specialty have now been identified. The competencies are based on the state of the evidence available at the time they were developed and reflect the minimal amount of genetic and genomic competency expected by every nurse. More...
RNs Needed in New Orleans
11/18/05
While the waters have receded, the devastation of the health care system in New Orleans remains. Hospitals and health systems are experiencing extreme staffing shortages because of the loss of many health care professionals. As more residents return to the New Orleans area, health facilities are being taxed to the maximum in demand for services. There is a real need for all types of health care workers and professionals to consider traveling to New Orleans and work. Or, if you are originally from the New Orleans area, you are needed back in your home town. Ochsner Clinic Foundation is an academic medical center and is a recipient of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition award. Ochsner Clinic Foundation has 90 registered nurse openings, but they also are in need of LPNs and certified nursing assistants. Particular nursing shortages exist in medical/surgical nursing, telemetry and adult critical care.
If you can be of assistance and for more information, please contact:
Rose Schaubhut, RN, MPH
Director of Nursing Critical Care
Maternal Child Services
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1514 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
Telephone – 504-842-3245
Email – rschauhbut@ochsner.org
Seeking Executive Nurse Leaders
11/18/05
The Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellows Program is seeking applicants for an advanced leadership program for nurses in senior executive roles in health services, public health and nursing education who aspire to help lead and shape the U.S. health care system. Up to 20 three-year fellowships will be awarded in 2006.
Apply now at www.enfp-info.org until February 1, 2006.
Call Congress Now! Tell Them Not to Cut Medicaid - Vote Expected At The End of This Week!
11/17/05
ANA urges Congress to halt their plans to cut Medicaid funding. ANA is aware that Medicaid provides essential health care coverage for an estimated 51 million Americans.
Despite the devastation caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Congressional leaders indicate that they are planning to go ahead with a budget plan that will cut funding for Medicaid by at least $10 billion over five years. These devastating cuts will harm the poor, disabled, and elderly. They will increase the number of Americans without health insurance. They will contribute to emergency department overcrowding, delayed diagnosis of life-threatening diseases, increased reliance on charity care, and increased expenditures for preventable health complications.
ANA finds it unconscionable that Congress would consider proceeding with Medicaid cuts at a time when the human needs of our fellow Americans is so great.
Help us oppose these cuts. Call your members of Congress through, Saturday November 19th. Urge them to vote against any budget package that harms Medicaid beneficiaries. Call Congress toll-free TODAY: 1-800-828-0498.
More information, including background on Medicaid and talking points can be found at www.anapoliticalpower.org.
$1,000 Reward from nursesbooks.org
11/17/05
Two prospective authors could win $500 each for submitting the best book proposals with the broadest appeal to nurses. Nursesbooks.org will publish the winning proposals. Find out more
ANA Launches: Everyone Deserves A Shot at Fighting the Flu Campaign
11/16/05
A new survey supported by the American Nurses Association (ANA) reveals that 86 percent of polled registered nurses are extremely or very concerned about their patients becoming infected with influenza. In response, ANA today launched a campaign designed to educate and encourage nurses and all health care workers with direct patient contact to get vaccinated against influenza for this coming season. more...
Nursing Schools Save 20% and Free Shipping on ANA's Foundation of Nursing Package for Spring 06 Semester through December 31
11/15/05
2004 and 2005 saw a dramatic rise in course adoption for ANA's Foundation of Nursing Package. This three-book set containing three of ANA's perennial best sellers; Nursing Scope & Standards of Practice, ANA's Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements and Nursing's Social Policy Statement define contemporary nursing practice and every nursing student and practicing nurse should have it!
Now through December 31, nursing schools ordering 15 or more Packages will save 20% and pay no shipping charges. Instructors receive one free desk copy. More...
JCAHO National Conference on Behavioral Health Care: Focusing on Outcomes Research and Using Data
11/14/05
In the field of behavioral health care, these are complex issues that organizations can't afford to ignore. As behavioral health care providers face greater scrutiny than ever before, the ability to demonstrate efficacy of care and efficiency of service is vital. Learn how to make outcomes research and performance measurement a part of your organization.
Attend this conference and:
- Discover how outcomes research and performance measurement can highlight treatment
successes, and identify areas in need of change, allowing you to improve the quality of your care
- Learn practical tools and models to make outcome data actionable and improve effectiveness across the treatment spectrum
- See how client/consumer resources can be incorporated into the treatment process to improve treatment options and outcomes
- Gain knowledge from a wide network of behavioral health care professionals—from researchers and clinicians to advocacy groups and consumers
- Increase the efficiency of your organization by better utilizing time and resources
ANA is a supporting organization of this conference which is being held December 8-9, 2005 at the Le Meridien Hotel, Chicago, IL Additional information may be found at www.jcrinc.com/generic.asp?durki=11381.
6th Annual Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference
11/11/05
The 6th Annual Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference will be held February 28-March 2, 2006 at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, in Clearwater, Florida. Pre-Conference sessions on February 27, 2006 and Post-Conference sessions on March 3, 2006 will be offered.
This conference provides participants with lessons learned, best practices and cutting-edge research findings related to safe patient handling and movement. Both general and concurrent program sessions will be offered. Participants may select presentation from concurrent focus tracts of technology, facility-based education strategies, organizational strategies, and cost/benefits related to no-lift programs. Detailed conference materials will include cognitive aids and tools to facilitate implementation of best practices. This conference is designed to meet the needs of health care providers, administrators, risk managers, educators, and researchers of any discipline who are interested in advancing safety for patients and caregivers.
Upon completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
- Identify three best practices for patient care ergonomics.
- Assess technological solutions for safe patient handling and movement
- Identify three ergonomic hazards common in patient care settings.
- Formulate strategies for reducing risk to caregivers at your facility.
- Assess the cost-benefit of various interventions to reduce the risk for musculoskeletal injuries in patient care providers.
For more information, registration, as well as a Call For Posters, go to: www.cme.hsc.usf.edu/sphm
ICN Bank of Nurse Experts
11/10/05
ANA continues to recruit for the International Council of Nurses' Bank of Nurse Experts. In particular, ANA is in need of applicants for the following subject areas: environmental health; ethics; family nursing/family health; HIV/AIDS, human resources planning and development; macroeconomics; malaria; nursing remuneration and working conditions; occupational safety and health; TB; and tobacco. For more information, a full listing of subject areas, and the application, go to http://www.nursingworld.org/inc/. The deadline for submitting applications to ANA is November 18, 2005.
ANA contact person: Cheryl Peterson
Cheryl.peterson@ana.org
9th Annual National Magnet Conference Rescheduled Dates
11/09/05
The American Nurses Credentialing Center's 9th Annual National Magnet Conference scheduled for October 25th -30th, 2005 was cancelled due to Hurricane Wilma. The conference has been rescheduled for March 28th-31st, 2006 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida.
Official conference policy states "In the event of conference cancellation or postponement due to unforeseen circumstances, registration fees will be credited toward participation at another Magnet conference."
For your convenience, your original registration will be transferred to the new conference dates, March 28th-31st, 2006 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida. A new confirmation will be E-mailed to you in 7-10 days. Instructions for any changes/substitutions will be included in your new confirmation.
The conference schedule and format will remain the same. Additionally, new registrations will be accepted beginning December 5. We do expect the conference to sell out for the new dates. Official conference hotel options will be available on the ANCC Magnet conference Web site beginning December 5th.
We look forward to celebrating the journey to nursing excellence and Magnet designation with you in Miami Beach. Please visit the ANCC website frequently for conference updates and information at www.nursecredentialing.org.
ACS Master's Scholarship in Cancer Nursing -- Deadline Feb. 1, 2006
11/08/05
The American Cancer Society has changed the grant deadline date for the Master's Scholarship in Cancer Nursing applications to February 1, 2006 (originally December 1, 2005). The Master's Degree Scholarship in Cancer Nursing provides support for study in a master's degree program with demonstrated integration of cancer nursing content. Awards are made for up to two years in the annual amount of $10,000.
American Cancer Society grant application materials are available for downloading from www.cancer.org/research. Once entering the Web site, potential applicants will need to choose Funding Opportunities > Index of Grants.
Institutions or applicants with questions about this program, including the electronic application process, should contact us at 404-329-7605, -5734.
CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Expands Hepatitis A Vaccination for Children
11/07/05
CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended that all children in the United States receive hepatitis A vaccine. About two-thirds of cases are now reported from states in which hepatitis A vaccination of children was not recommended. The ACIP recommendation is for children to receive the first dose of a two dose series of hepatitis A vaccine between 1 and 2 years of age and that the vaccine be integrated into the routine childhood vaccination schedule.
Read more at www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/pressrel/r051028.htm.
ANA Lauds Bush Administration Plan for Combating Potential Bird Influenza Pandemic
11/04/05
Proposal calls for $7.1 billion in emergency funding to develop vaccine, secure anti-virals, bolster nation’s readiness
ANA praises President Bush for unveiling an avian influenza pandemic strategy that calls for an emergency $7.1 billion spending measure needed to stockpile medicine reserves and develop a new vaccine. The plan is designed to detect outbreaks of avian influenza in an attempt to avert the spread of a possible pandemic; to stockpile vaccines and antiviral medications and improve the ability of vaccine manufacturers to develop and produce new vaccines; and to bolster local, state and federal readiness planning and preparedness. Read press release...
To read President Bush's speech, see the White House Web site at www.whitehouse.gov. To read the full "National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza," see www.pandemicflu.gov. For the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) influenza pandemic report, "HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan" (a 400-page document), see www.hhs.gov.
Learn About the New Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit and Earn CNE Credit
11/03/05
Are patients and family members asking you about the new Medicare prescription drug benefit? Want some answers that you can use in your practice? Interested in learning about the program and getting CNE credits for it?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has a series of tools created just for nurses and other health care professionals describing the new benefit at www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/drugcoverage.asp. One of the first things on the site is a continuing education module that offers CNE credit through the University of Kansas for a modest fee. There are power point presentations that can be used for training others about the benefit and posters, brochures, and handy tear sheets that direct patients to the local experts who can help them select a plan.
The simple thing to tell patients is to go to www.medicare.gov to use the plan finder to enroll. Or if they want go to 1-800-MEDICARE. Finally, go to www.eldercare.gov to find the list of experts in your community who can help your patients enroll.
ANA Questionnaire on "Near Misses"
11/03/05
The American Nurses Association (ANA) continues to work as a strategic partner with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in the Saving 100,000 Lives Campaign, which is educating nurses and others on ways to enhance patient safety in the hospital setting. In adding a component on "Near Misses" to ANA's Effecting Positive Change in Patient Safety/Advocacy initiative, ANA is working to quantify nurses' interventions in preventing errors by capturing information about their knowledge regarding near misses.
The "Near Misses" questionnaire, which can be submitted anonymously, may be found at www.nursingworld.org/patientsafety/misses.htm. Comments are typed directly by respondents into the form. Responses are then forwarded electronically to ANA staff. There is no automatic e-mail address included for the respondent. All e-mails processed through the web site are forwarded without identification to ANA staff members. Respondents that do choose to include their names should be cautioned that ANA cannot guarantee continuing anonymity if records are subpoenaed. Over time, nurses' confidential responses will be synthesized, aggregated and posted on a Nurses Share Their Stories section on NursingWorld.org.
GeroNurseOnline Is Awarded World Wide Web Health Award
11/02/05
GeroNurseOnline.org, the Web site of the Nurse Competence in Aging (NCA) initiative, was selected as a winner in the Spring/Summer 2005 World Wide Web Health Awards. This program recognizes the best health information Web sites for consumers and professionals. GeroNurseOnline.org received a Silver Award for health promotion/disease & injury prevention information. It was among more than 200 entries judged by a panel of health information experts. More...
Nurse in Washington Internship Scholarship Applications
11/01/05
Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the Nurse in Washington Internship program, which provides nurses the opportunity to learn how to influence health care through the legislative and regulatory processes. The program is scheduled from March 12 to March 16, 2006, in Washington, D.C. The deadline for early registration is January 27, 2006. Registration for the event closes February 26, 2006. For more information, www.nursing-alliance.org/niwi.htm. ANA is a member of this Alliance.
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