Here’s What Grabbed Attention on the Blog Last Year
A post from May 3, 2021 on the Campaign website stands out: The piece examined the making of the soon-to-be-published future of nursing report from the National Academy of Medicine, and it was the most-read post of the year. What else was popular? Pieces about vaccine hesitancy among nurses, health equity, and progress in education.
First-Gen Student, Now Associate Prof, Founds First-GenRN
The University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing has its eye out for first-generation nursing students—and offers a hand, ear, and more, as well. The founder of FirstGenRn was the first in her family to graduate from college and understands what students need: “We are here to build them up and support them.” The program even helps open the eyes of some educators.
People Care: Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Report Leads
The December 30 tweet says it all: “Our most downloaded report of the year is on the future of nursing. It focuses on health equity and recommendations to give them the resources to provide optimal care in ever changing circumstances.” This was, of course, from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, referring to the future of nursing 2030 report.
Commentary: “Dismantle Racism” in Health Equity Research
Building on a 2021 White House executive order, a commentary published by the National Academy of Medicine makes the case that “actions to dismantle racism in translational research to inform health promotion, preventive interventions, practice and training, public programs, and policies are urgently needed,” and that federal research funding should be shifted to match that goal.
Georgia Hails Inaugural Roster of Nurses in Hall of Fame
The Georgia Nurses Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Georgia Nurses Association, has worked for two years to create a program to honor the best of the best. The Campaign for Action salutes all 10 named in the newly created Georgia Nursing Hall of Fame, and is proud to have ties with two: Lisa Eichelberger, PhD, RN, and Lucy Marion, PhD, RN, FAAN.
Action Coalitions: What’s Up? Tell Us So That We Can Share
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[email protected]. We’ll spread the news through news posts, social media, and the Campaign Update.
Funding, Tools, and Other Opportunities
New - South Carolina Offers Yearlong Leadership Program
The University of South Carolina invites nurses from across the U.S. to hone their leadership skills through the Amy V. Cockcroft Fellowship. The yearlong program—open to those with an MSN or who are doctoral prepared, or enrolled in graduate nursing program—includes five sessions led by leaders in nursing, health care, and public policy. Deadline: February 1.
Schools of Nursing: Apply for Loans to Offer Future Faculty
To increase the number of nurses, the U.S. must expand the roster of those who can teach. That’s why the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Nurse Faculty Loan Program offers funds to schools of nursing with advanced education nursing programs—so they in turn can offer loans to students enrolled in advanced education nursing degree programs. Deadline: January 13.
Those 50 or older who are founders or co-founders of an organization have already proved themselves entrepreneurs. Now they are invited to apply to become an AARP Purpose Prize Winner. A nurse who founded an organization to help African immigrants diagnosed with breast cancer was among the 2022 winners. If your organization uses innovative approaches to solve an existing or emerging problem, and you can show the impact—apply! Deadline: January 17.
Nurses New to C-Suite: Apply to AONL 2022-23 Fellowship Cohort
If you’re a nurse new to a senior executive role, consider applying for the AONL Nurse Executive Fellowship. The nine-month program of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership includes mentoring sessions with expert faculty staff members, dialogue with peers, experiential simulation methodology, and more, to guide leaders in addressing the challenges that nurse executives face. Deadline: January 19.
Loans Repaid for RNs Who Go Where Need Is Greatest
If you’re a nurse with an outstanding educational loan, consider applying for the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program, offered to those who make a two-year commitment to meet the health care needs in underserved communities. Also sought are those who agree to serve as nurse faculty. Deadline extended: January 27.
Root Cause Coalition Seeks Nominations for National Award
The Root Cause Coalition is proud to announce its new Health Justice Award program, honoring organizations that are partnering with others to reduce health disparities. The nonprofit coalition, which seeks to end the root causes of health inequities, asks for nominations—and help spreading word of the award. Deadline: January 31 at 11:50 PT.
Johnson & Johnson knows that health technology is critical to the transformations called for in the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report. In response, J&J joins the American Nursing Informatics Association and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership in this year’s Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge, dubbed “Healthcare Transformation Through Nurse-led Tech.” On the line: up to $100,000 in grant funding. Deadline: February 4.
The American Red Cross has put out a call for volunteers, listing its “most-needed volunteer opportunities” in shelters, disaster health services, blood collection support, and disaster action teams. Other opportunities are available, too, even virtual posts. Nurses, nursing students, and those not in the health field are encouraged to apply.
Are you a Black or Latino nursing student or professional? Have you ever been a participant, administrator, mentor, staff, or volunteer in a program to boost diversity in the nursing workforce? The Urban Institute will hold paid focus groups for nursing professionals to understand how to increase the number of Black and Latino nursing and medical professionals.
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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