Nurses, Lawyers, Physicians: Meet the RWJF Health Policy Fellows
Two nurses are among the new RWJF Health Policy Fellows at the National Academy of Medicine, the nation’s most prestigious learning experience at the nexus of health, science, and policy. Among the six selected for their accomplishments in health, behavioral and social science are Kristin Ashford, PhD, WHNP-BC, FAAN, and Brenda Baker, PhD, RN, FAAN.
Future of Nursing Committee Members Speak to Minority Nurse
In separate blog posts, Minority Nurse interviews two members of the
Future of Nursing 2020–2030 study committee for a close look at two of the report's recommendations. Regina Cunningham, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, spoke about the importance of lifting legal restrictions on nurses practice; and Marcus Henderson, MSN, RN, discusses why community health is a critical part of nursing education.
Future of Nursing Twitter ChatsTo Highlight Action
How do we turn
Future of Nursing 2020-2030 recommendations into better health equity? Listen in and contribute when the National Academy of Medicine hosts two hourlong Twitter chats to hear perspectives of nurses and other health professionals. Join in August 10 at noon and 9 p.m. ET. Follow @theNAMedicine or #Nursing2030.
Now Posted: 2 of 4 Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Webinars
The National Academy of Medicine has held two of four webinars that will fully explore the
Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity, and has now posted the videos of both events: the June 29 webinar is an overview called “Nursing’s Role in Addressing Health Equity,” and the July 21 session delves into nursing scope of practice and payment models.
Microsoft “Geeks” Podcast Discusses Future of Nursing Report
As chief nursing officer for Microsoft, Molly McCarthy, MBA, RN-BC, does a lot — including hosting the “Confessions of Health Geeks” podcast. McCarthy spoke with Victoria L. Tiase, MSN, RN-BC, about health equity and technology, and the Future of Nursing 2020–2030
report: Tiase served on the National Academy of Medicine study committee and McCarthy was on the technology panel at a NAM town hall.
The Nurses on Boards Coalition has reached its goal: 10,000 nurses serving on boards representing a variety of fields. Even as NOBC celebrates on behalf of the communities that benefit from the nurses’ perspectives, it’s looking ahead, with a strategy on how to increase that number. NOBC quotes Campaign leaders in a piece in Nursing Economic$.
Complex Care Conference: Register Now for Workshops
Early bird discount ends August 1 for “Putting Care at the Center 2021,” this year’s conference for the complex care field. One reason to register now: Signup for the 19 workshop sessions led by complex care leaders from around the country is on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you register, you can save your space in sessions of interest.
New Social Vulnerability Index Focuses on Minorities’ Health
A new database puts a health equity lens on responding to public health emergencies. The Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the HHS Office of Minority Health, builds on the social vulnerability database that emergency response planners use, adding factors associated with COVID-19 outcomes.
New Toolkit Guides the Way for Complex Care Startups
New and developing complex care programs, take note: The Complex Care Startup Toolkit is a compendium of tools and resources for your program, regardless of setting, population, or geography. With over 200 how-to guides, templates, and examples from around the country, the toolkit is designed to prevent new programs from needing to reinvent the wheel.
Study Negates Link Between Scope of Practice, Opioid Use
A new study refutes arguments made that easing restrictions on nurses could worsen the country’s opioid crisis. Author Benjamin J. McMichael, JD, PhD, from the University of Alabama School of Law, finds no evidence that allowing nurse practitioners to prescribe increases opioid prescriptions—indeed, findings seem to show the opposite.
Even as more Americans become fully vaccinated against COVID-19, some populations in the U.S. have lower rates of vaccination. Among Hispanic people, it’s lack of access as well as “hesitancy,” notes Adriana Perez, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, Campaign adviser and a nurse expert featured in a series of informational videos from Elite Learning.
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
Survey: How Do You Talk About Complex Care?
Complex care is delivered through clinics, community-based organizations, and social service agencies across the country. But for the field to flourish, providers and organizations need to be able to say just what complex care is, including its value for patients, providers, and communities. The National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs wants to hear from you. Complete the survey by August 3.
Grant Encourages Use of Community Data To Close Health Disparities
The Office of Minority Health wants communities to use local data to develop tailored solutions that address health disparities. It invites nonprofit organizations, community and faith-based organizations, and foundations to apply for its Accessing Social Determinants of Health Data Through Local Data Intermediaries Initiative. Deadline: July 28, 6 p.m. ET.
Johnson & Johnson invites nurses and students to submit their nurse-led novel concepts, protocols, treatment approaches, and consumer product ideas with the potential to help improve access to care amid the pandemic environment and beyond. Winners receive up to $100,000 and mentoring from J&J. The Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge deadline is August 6.
AONL Seeks Exemplary Nurses for Its Fellow Designation
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership encourages AONL members at all levels of leadership and in the diversity of settings to apply to be an AONL Fellow. Leaders who attain this honor are committed to shaping the future of nursing leadership through expert leadership practice, mentoring, and contributing to AONL at the regional and national levels. Deadline: Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. CT.
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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