Lead, and be counted, said the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC)—and 10,000 nurses did just that. Congratulations to the 10,000 nurses who have joined boards and registered their roles with the NOBC, which had long aimed to hit that tally by 2020. Another 14,000 say they want to serve on a board. The numbers are great—check them out!
A Big Thanks to Nurse Anesthetists This Week, Their Week
“Safe and effective anesthesia care for every patient”: That’s the motto used by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. It’s also one of many reasons we thank certified registered nurse anesthetists—especially this time of year, during CRNA Week, January 24-30. Learn more about the heroics of more than 57,000 CRNAs in the U.S., and spread the thanks.
The Campaign
has long supported efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive nursing workforce, and its second Health Equity Action Forum builds on that to highlight how nursing is also a valuable career path for the same populations that benefit from better representation. The February 3 “Nursing as a Career to Achieve Financial Security” will combine perspectives from experts in multiple fields.
Bearing Witness”: Campaign Leaders Pay Homage in Annual Letter
In their New Year’s letter, Susan B. Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, Susan C. Reinhard, PhD, RN, FAAN, summarize the year just ended—the unimaginable heartache, hope, achievements and loss—and thank nurses for their all-important role. They look ahead, too, to the report due soon from the National Academy of Medicine, plans for how to implement new goals, and more.
Co-Chairs Bring Complementary Strengths to Equity Initiative
The co-chairs of the Campaign’s
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Steering Committee might have different approaches to how nursing can tackle racism and advance health equity. But Carmen Alvarez, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, and Eric J. Williams, DNP, RN, FAAN, share a goal as the two drive the initiative that includes Health Equity Action Forums and a nursing school mentor program.
Mark your calendars as the Campaign
prepares for the release of the National Academy of Medicine’s second future of nursing report, expected in May. Join us Feb. 24 as we honor the sacrifices and contributions made by nurses during these extraordinary times; recognize progress the Campaign and itsnetwork helped lead in the past decade, and anticipate the second future of nursing report that will set a path for nursing to improve the health and well-being of the U.S. population in the 21st century. Join us June 3-4 to plan that path.
People Come First: How Nursing Can Teach, and Learn, From Others
“The nursing tradition has a long legacy of putting people first,” writes Patricia A. Polansky, RN, MS, director of program development and implementation for the Campaign. Her work with the Campaign’s Population Health in Nursing team has allowed her to observe other fields that do so as well, and in an essay lays out how nursing might embrace its core principles in new ways.
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 - RWJF Seeks Health Policy Research Scholars
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites full-time doctoral students from nonclinical, research-focused disciplines to apply to become Health Policy Research Scholars. The four-year leadership program seeks those motivated to improve health, well-being, and equity and who want to lead actionable research that will inform policy change. Deadline: March 17, 3 p.m. ET.
Jonas Philanthropies Seeks Applicants for Doctoral Nursing Scholars
Doctoral nursing students pursuing PhD and DNP degrees at accredited schools of nursing are invited to apply to be a Jonas Nursing and Veterans Healthcare scholar for its 2021-2023 cohort. Seventy-five doctoral nurse scholars will be selected to receive $15,000 each. Deadline: February 1.
Advisory Committee on Minority Health Seeks Members
The Office on Minority Health, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking nominations for its Advisory Committee on Minority Health. Members advise the deputy assistant secretary on developing programs for improving health as well as for health equity to eliminate disparities. Deadline: March 4, 5 p.m. ET. Read more
Meetings and Webinars
Meetings open to all unless otherwise noted. Follow links for details about fees and registration.
Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Consensus Study
National Academy of Medicine. Tentative: May.
Campaign for Action Stakeholder Summit
Center to Champion Nursing in America. June 3-4.
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