Nursing “Not Immune to Prickly Sting of Racism,” Survey Shows
The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing summarizes its survey about racism in the workplace: Nearly half of the 5,600 nurses queried say they see “a lot” of racism, and 63% say they have personally experienced it. In a Campaign blog post, nurse leaders say they’re glad that the problem is being addressed. The American Nurses Association still seeks public comment.
A new evaluation report about Green Houses shows the benefits for staff members and patients alike. Those so-called “small-house nursing homes” with only 10 to 12 residents see nurses working closely with direct-care teams of certified nursing assistants, a staffing structure that allows nurses to focus on clinical duties while mentoring the CNAs.
“Hot Topics”: Join Thought-Provoking Exchanges About Health Equity
The Campaign for Action opens the floor to “Hot Topics,” in which experts lead “off-the-record conversations” to explore findings from the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report. Up first: Betty Rambur, PhD, RN, FAAN, talking of her work on payment reform on February 10 at 3 p.m. ET.
Fundraising Webinar Shows, Tells How To Make the Health Equity Case
How do you make the ask—successfully—that will get funding for your health equity project? As it turns out, many organizations seek to fund projects that go toward improving health equity. Learn more from “Fundraising: Making the Health Equity Case,” an hourlong webinar that is now posted and includes advice and ideas from funders.
Nurse Well-Being: NAM Hopes To Inspire Change With New Resource
“Supporting nurse well-being is essential for the health and safety of patients, the functioning of health systems, and the financial health of health care organizations.” That’s the opening to a new resource from the National Academy of Medicine. The NAM urges people to use the many ideas it presents to create change in systems, structures, and policies that affect the health and well-being of nurses.
Preliminary Findings Out for 3-Year Nursing PhD Timeline
In response to the 2010 Future of Nursing report that called for more nurses with PhDs, several schools were asked to “break with the tradition” of a five- to seven-year trajectory and try a three-year PhD curriculum. Findings are in a new paper in the Journal of Nursing Education. Among the authors: Campaign
director Susan B. Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN. The article is found behind a paywall.
N.Y. Nurse Practitioner Association Names 1st LGBTQ President
“I think it’s important for teens who are coming out to have a provider who looks like them and their friends,” says Efrat LaMandre, FNP-C, who founded EG Healthcare in 2014 for that reason. Now LaMandre has been named president of the New York Nurse Practitioner Association—the first LGBTQ individual to hold the position.
Nola the Nurse, star of a book series showing children the possibilities of nursing as a career, is about to get animated. Entrepreneurial author Scharmaine Lawson, DNP, FNP, FAAN, who is co-chair of the Campaign’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Steering Committee, is turning her cast of characters into animation, starting with her Germy series.
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 - Have a Way to Extend Healthy Lifespans? Go for a Catalyst Award
And the Catalyst Awards go to … bold ideas that aim to extend the human healthspan—that is, the number of years lived in good health. The National Academy of Medicine seeks applications for innovations in any number of fields (behavioral health, health care delivery, technology, housing, and many more). Deadline: February 28.
The American Academy of Nursing has streamlined and modernized its application process for fellows, including implementing steps to eliminate unconscious bias, and has opened the 2022 Fellowship Application cycle. Learn more about the updated format at a February 18 webinar. Deadline: March 10.
New - Harold Amos Diversity Program Funds Postdoctoral Research
Nurses, physicians, and dentists from historically marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply for the Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program, offered by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The program offers four-year postdoctoral research awards, and scholars should be committed to working toward eliminating health disparities by achieving senior rank. Deadline: March 16.
New - AARP Challenge: Make Your Community More Livable
Have an idea for how to make your neighborhood more livable for all? This year’s AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund projects to improve public spaces, housing, transportation, and civic engagement; support diversity, equity and inclusion; and pursue innovative ideas that support people 50 or older. Deadline: March 22.
New - FEMA National Advisory Council Open to New Members
The Federal Emergency Management Agency seeks professionals from all backgrounds and communities to apply for its National Advisory Council. These 35 members advise on all aspects of emergency management, helping coordinate with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as the private and nonprofit sectors. Deadline: March 31.
ANA Report on Racism Needs Your Expertise, Perspective
Public examination of its work is vital, says the American Nurses Association, as it continues work on improving health care for all. That is why ANA seeks public comments for its 2022 National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing Foundational Report. It lists six draft topics for your consideration—including racism in education, practice, research, and policy. Deadline: February 14.
Marginalized Communities, Serious Illness: Take the Survey
Project Respect, an initiative of New York’s Yeshiva University and Fordham University, seeks to understand how to better train physicians, nurses, social workers, and clergy to deliver care in a way that is respectful to LGBTQ+ patients and families. That’s why their survey is important: It asks people to tell of experiences with health care providers while receiving care for a serious illness.
Deadline Extended: AARP Purpose Prize Now Open for Applicants
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 extended: February 28.
Health Research Scholarships Open to Those From Many Fields
Doctoral students who want to apply their research in ways that advance health equity are urged to apply to become a Health Policy Research Scholar—and that includes students from multiple disciplines, be it economics, engineering, agriculture, or others. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation offers this leadership opportunity to those from historically underrepresented populations. Deadline: March 16.
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