Mexico will this week bestow its Ohtli Award on UPenn Dean of Nursing Antonia Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN. The award is the country’s highest honor given to those who have helped Mexico’s diaspora—especially, young people of Mexican origin—in developing their potential. The award signifies the path that Villarruel has opened for many: Ohtli is a Nahuatl word for path.
Charting a Path: The Steps Behind the Forthcoming Study
Nursing’s role in improving health equity has long been the subject of intense study by the National Academy of Medicine. As the NAM prepares to publish its newest findings Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, writes about the original research, public commentary, and comprehensive deliberations that support the latest of NAM’s influential reports.
Nursing Innovations Fund 2021 Now Open to Action Coalitions
The Campaign for Action's Nursing Innovations Fund has rewarded inspiration for three years and is going on a fourth. Examples of Action Coalition proposals that have been rewarded include projects that support the wellness of Filipino communities; encouraging nurse entrepreneurs; and addressing the mental health needs of farmers. Deadline for the new round of funds focused on improving health equity is June 30.
Hawaii Report Breaks Down Nursing Workforce Education Levels
In its efforts to encourage more nurses to obtain bachelor’s or more advanced degrees, Hawaii has assessed its workforce. In a newly released report, the Hawaii State Center for Nursing notes how many employed RNs have associate degrees and how many have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing—and the barriers that keep nurses from furthering their education.
“The Research … Fortified My Decision To Have the Vaccine”
Two nurses who initially delayed getting vaccinated explain why they got the shots and are now vaccination ambassadors, in the latest Core of Care podcast from the Pennsylvania Action Coalition. “Vaccine Confidence: Nurses Turn Skepticism Into Action” is the first episode in a six-part series about building confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines.
Nurses hear it all—and when it comes to vaccines, the American Nurses Association wants to stay on top of just what people are saying. The ANA survey is meant to help the profession stay up to date on what questions patients and communities are asking, to keep health care professionals fully informed and able to respond.
Arm Yourself With These Facts To Talk About Vaccines
Some Americans are hesitant about getting vaccinated, and nurses are uniquely positioned to combat the myths that keep some from getting that shot in the arm. Elite Learning, focused on continuing education in health care, has compiled evidence-based data and answers that allow nurses to have respectful conversations with patients who have doubts, as well as encouragement for nurses who may be hesitant to take the shot.
Every community welcomes leadership, and now’s the time to get involved: AARP and the Nurses on Boards Coalition seek nurses to represent AARP on community boards working to improve patient care, support family caregivers, build healthier communities and advocate for policies that lead to better health and well-being.
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 - ANA Seeks Nominees for Committees
The American Nurses Association has issued its annual call for nominations for appointed positions, along with a list of the boards and committees with openings. Among the seven groups seeking people’s time and attention are the committees on the Minority Fellowship Program, on bylaws, and on nursing practice standards.
Fellows Sought to Be Interdisciplinary Research Leaders
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation seeks applicants for its Interdisciplinary Research Leaders, a three-year national leadership development program designed to support new interdisciplinary, action-oriented research collaborations, in the name of achieving health equity. Deadline: May 5.
If you work in complex care, consider presenting at the National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs’ virtual conference, October 20-22. How have you adapted your programs, tools, and partnerships to meet your participants’ needs? This year’s theme: “Trust, trauma, and healing in our communities.”
The National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs seeks, and will fund, six organizations to each host a regional event that focuses on ideas and initiatives that create and support person-centered, integrated systems of care. Selected organizations will receive $5,000, and subject matter and logistical support. Deadline to apply: May 19.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Systems for Action program seeks proposals to measure the impact of collaborations across the nation’s fragmented medical, social, and public health systems—partnerships that allow organizations to better share in the costs, benefits, and influence that govern these initiatives. Grants are available for research to evaluate solutions. Deadline: June 9.
RWJF Funds Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health
What can we do today to create a better, more equitable tomorrow? The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites scientists, anthropologists, artists, urban planners, community leaders and others who have new ideas that could alter the trajectory of health to apply for the Pioneering Ideas grant. No deadline.
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