AARP Foundation, RWJF Leaders Talk of "Collective Destiny"
The pandemic has laid bare longstanding inequities, but also brought to light some potential solutions. During an August 27 conversation, Richard Besser, MD, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Lisa Marsh Ryerson, president of AARP Foundation, discuss both the problems and glimmers of hope.
In many states, school nurses have been working with local health officials to act as contact tracers, interviewing those infected with COVID-19 — roles that sometimes turn into even greater support for families in need. It helps that school nurses have connections with their communities that foster trust.
Podcast Gives Voice to School Nurses During Pandemic
“At the Core of Care,” Pennsylvania’s podcast dedicated to nursing’s work within communities, delves into school nurses and their role during COVID-19. Among those speaking about how they are supporting their students and each other are the president of the Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners, and a school nurse talking of her concerns about returning to school.
NLN Journal Marks 10 Years of Future of Nursing Report
The September-October Nursing Education Perspectives looks back at a decade of progress spurred by the Institute of Medicine (now the National Academy of Medicine) Future of Nursing report. The issue includes a guest editorial by Campaign for Action Director Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN; mentoring efforts at historically black colleges and universities; and contributions from Action Coalitions.
National Academies Spotlight Top Health Equity Thinkers, Resources
Health equity and on the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color is the focus of a series of webcasts and resources gathered by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Topics examined include social determinants of health; community responses to health equity; access to health care; and ways to support healthier lives.
Registration Now Open for Putting Care at the Center Conference
Are you improving care for people with complex health and social needs? The National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs invites you to attend their conference,
Putting Care at the Center 2020: Virtual. Attendees will learn, share, and discuss the impact of 2020’s major events on people with complex needs and on the complex care field. The conference will be held online October 27-28.
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 - Proposals Sought for Community Health Equity Program
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Community Solutions for Health Equity program aims to elevate the voices and priorities of communities of color. RWJF seeks letters of intent, ideas that identify a community problem, and suggest how to partner with health care systems on a solution. Deadline: October 7, 3:30 p.m. ET.
New - ANA Invites Nominations for Its Innovation Awards
The American Nurses Association seeks nominations for its Innovation Awards, which celebrate nurse-led innovations that improve patient safety and outcomes. The award monies go toward supporting translational research, development, prototyping, production, testing, and implementation for an innovative product, program, or project. Deadline: November 1.
Midcareer health professionals and behavioral and social scientists are encouraged to apply for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program, a yearlong learning experience in Washington, D.C., that seeks to build and maintain strong and diverse leadership and a workforce skilled in health policy. Deadline: November 9 at 3 p.m. ET.
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: September 18.
Apply for New Johnson & Johnson QuickFire Challenge
Are you a nurse on the frontlines of the COVID-19 fight with an idea to improve patient care? The new Johnson & Johnson Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge is designed to nurture early-stage ideas from nurse-led innovators on the frontlines of COVID-19. Deadline: September 29.
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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