American Academy of Nursing to Induct 230 New Fellows
Congratulations to the American Academy of Nursing’s 2020 fellows. These 230 highly distinguished nurse leaders, chosen for their significant contributions to nursing and health care, represent 38 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territory of Guam, as well as 13 countries.
Campaign Representative Now a Nursing Education Academy Fellow
The National League for Nursing’s Academy of Nursing Education has selected 15 new fellows—“outstanding individuals” who play a “critical role in preparing nursing school graduates to step right onto the front lines,” says the NLN president. The Campaign
is proud to congratulate new fellow Maria LoGrippo, PhD, RN, NE-BC, who serves as a Campaign Outreach Advocate for a Culture of Health.
Latino Legacy Award Goes to Colorado Center Leader
Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence Board President Ruby Martinez
, PhD, RXN, CNS, has earned the 2020 Latino Legacy Award from the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. She was honored for her commitment to advancing health in Hispanic communities. Congratulations!
Hear Updates on the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Study
As it expands its study in light of the pandemic, the National Academy of Medicine study group exploring the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 wants to hear from the public. An August 20 meeting also includes experts discussing nursing’s role in health equity, and in public health emergencies, including COVID-19.
Equity Webinar to Feature AARP Foundation, RWJF Leaders
The leaders of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and AARP Foundation will take on interrelated challenges that America faces today in a webinar free to the public. Richard Besser, MD, and Lisa Marsh Ryerson, MS, will link health and racial justice in “On the Verge: Our Collective Destiny for Healthier and Longer Lives,” August 27 at 1 p.m. ET.
How Can Nurses Advocate for Federal Policy Change?
Ellen Kurtzman, PhD, RN, FAAN, has words of advice for nurses and professional nursing organizations trying to effect change through policy. Her ideas on how to influence decision-makers come from experience—as a 2018-2019 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow, she worked on Capitol Hill.
COVID-19 Increases Need for New Roles for Nursing Schools
When it comes to COVID-19, nationally, “Who is in charge?” Raising the question and suggesting an answer is Susan Swider, PhD, APHN-BC, FAAN, in a piece on the Campaign blog. The nurse researcher builds on the case made earlier this year in a paper she co-authored, Population Health and the Future of Nursing: Conclusions.
“Age-Friendly” Initiative Helps Nurses, Patients in Retail Clinics
Older adults receiving care from nurse practitioners at many of the nation’s retail clinics today benefit from a grant made in 2018. That’s when the John A. Hartford Foundation gave significant funding to a group that included the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. One innovative result: more “age-friendly” care.
Black Leader in Nursing Recounts History of Racism
Bernardine Lacey, EdD, RN, FAAN, remembers well the slights she overcame growing up as an African American in the Jim Crow South. Lacey, an American Academy of Nursing Living Legend and key supporter of the Campaign mentoring program for minorities, speaks of that and more in an oral history transcribed in the August issue of American Journal of Nursing.
Campaign Lists Ways to Help, Stay Informed About COVID-19
The Campaign for Action
website now offers a resources page with information for both nurses and the public about the novel coronavirus. Among features: leading nursing organizations seek information from nurses and offer health suggestions, while trusted health authorities tell the public how to support nurses, and stay safe.
Action Coalitions: What’s Up? Tell Us So That We Can Share
Fans of the Campaign for Action like to learn what’s happening in other states. But we might not know your stories. Help us celebrate your efforts and share details of progress by dropping a note to Aidan McCallion at
[email protected]. We’ll spread the news through news posts, social media, and the Campaign Update.
Funding, Tools, and Other Opportunities
New - AARP Foundation Seeks Applications for Two Grants
AARP Foundation seeks to support projects that advance economic opportunity among low-income older adults, and offers two funding opportunities for eligible organizations. One initiative is for direct service projects; the other, for education, outreach, or field-building. Deadline: August 31, 5 p.m. ET.
In honor of the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, the National Institute of Nursing Research would like your help in capturing what nursing research means to those who live it and projections of where the field is headed within the next five to ten years. Deadline: August 31.
Are you a nurse leader who has made significant and sustained contributions to the specialty of nursing leadership and to the American Organization for Nurse Leadership (AONL)? With a fellow designation, you will receive recognition from your peers for your commitment to shaping the future of nurse leadership and to the AONL at the regional and national levels. Application deadline: August 31.
Complete Survey to Assess APRN Practice Barriers During COVID-19
All advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are invited to participate in a 10-15 minute national survey conducted by nurse researchers from Vanderbilt University, the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, and the University of Tennessee regarding the impact of COVID-19 on APRN practice, roles, and patient care. Deadline: August 31.
Recognition Opportunity for Impactful Non-Profit Websites
The Public Interest Registry, a not-for–profit organization created by the Internet Society (ISOC) to manage the .ORG domain, announces its .ORG Impact Awards. The global awards program recognizes individuals and organizations who have created .ORG website domains that have made positive contributions to their communities Application deadline: September 4.
Culture of Health Prize Open for Community Applications
Communities are invited to apply for the 2021 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize. Applications need to demonstrate how nominated organizations are working to transform neighborhoods, schools, and businesses to create a Culture of Health. Informational webinar: August 6. Application deadline: October 15, 3 p.m. ET.
Participate in Testing the Board Engagement Survey
Calling all registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs): have you served for at least one year on a board of directors with fiduciary responsibilities? You may be eligible to participate in a study, approved by the University of Massachusetts Boston Institutional Review Board, to test an instrument aimed at measuring the engagement of nurses on boards. Take the survey and share this message with your RN and APRN colleagues. Deadline: December 31.
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