Hassmiller Among Four Recognized as AAN Living Legends
The American Academy of Nursing has bestowed its highest honor on four legends in nursing—and among those Living Legends is Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action Director Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN. Also earning the honor are Betty Ferrell, PhD, RN, CHPN; Marla Salmon, ScD, RN, FAAN; and Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN.
AARP Podcast Updates Listeners on Nursing Homes and COVID
The nursing home industry standard is that at least 75% of its workers should be vaccinated—but we’re not there yet, says Susan Reinhard, PhD, RN, FAAN, AARP senior vice president and director, AARP Public Policy Institute, as well as chief strategist for the Center to Champion Nursing in America. She’s among AARP leaders reviewing national and state trends in a new “Take on Today” podcast.
“We celebrate nurses now... But if we value their sacrifices and want them to be there when we need them, we must prevent a return to the poor pre-pandemic working conditions that led to high nurse burnout and turnover rates even before COVID.” The blunt talk in The New York Times —and some solutions—comes from University of Pennsylvania’s Linda H. Aiken, PhD, RN, FAAN.
NLN “Taking Aim” Offers Ways To Take On Racism, Inequities
Addressing structural racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, implicit bias, and social justice: it’s a lot to consider, let alone take on, but it’s necessary for health equity. That’s why the National League for Nursing has begun Taking Aim, an initiative offering resources to prepare nursing graduates at all levels to better support vulnerable populations—which ultimately helps us all.
How To Strengthen Workforce? Four Experts Weigh In
The fourth webinar designed to delve into details of the Future of Nursing 2020-2030
report is now posted. For this one, the National Academy of Medicine asked panelists to discuss how best to bolster the nursing workforce through education, preparedness, and leadership to better advance health equity.
“Disarm Misinformation To Increase Vaccine Confidence”
The National Nurse-Led Consortium arms nurses with information about the COVID-19 vaccinations to share with those hesitant about getting the shot. Its toolkit offers data-filled posts and infographics to spread the word online and in person—and even a script nurses can use to promote facts. The Consortium is a co-leader of the Pennsylvania Action Coalition.
September Webinar Prepares Innovators for Betty Irene Moore Fellowship
Early and midcareer nurses should consider applying for the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship, which helps scholars and innovators develop skills in leadership to improve health care delivery and advance health. Learn more at a webinar September 24, when applications will first be accepted for the 2022 cohort of 10 nurse leaders.
Michigan Daylong Summit Focuses on Growth, Health Equity
How can nurses use personal growth to make systemic change in the area of health equity? Six speakers will pursue that question at the Michigan Center for Nursing’s summit on October 22. Among the six will be Susan Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, reviewing the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report.
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
New - RN: It’s for Reimagining Nursing, Too
Submit your one-of-a-kind innovations to the American Nurses Foundation for the opportunity to bring them to life with funds from its Reimagining Nursing Initiative. Your ideas can bring transformative change to our health care system by supporting nurses, the backbone of the health system. Grants are $500,000 to $1.5 million. Deadline: October 25.
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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