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October 18, 2022

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Shout-Outs

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Hawai`i To Fund Dozens of New Nurse Instructor Position



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Aloha and congratulations to Laura Reichhardt, MS, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, director of the Hawai`i State Center for Nursing, who spoke at a news conference with Gov. David Ige to announce $1.75 million that will support new instructor positions and University of Hawaiʻi nursing programs statewide. Among those Reichhardt credits for the success is Carrie Oliveria, PhD, the Center's associate specialist for workforce research.



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Penn Appoints Perez as Buividas Chair



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Penn Nursing has appointed Adriana Perez, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN, as the Anthony Buividas Term Chair in Gerontology. Perez, a diversity consultant for the Campaign for Action, is associate professor of nursing in the school’s family and community health department and is a scientist at the Center for Improving Care Delivery for the Aging, part of Penn’s Resource Center for Minority Aging Research.



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Health Equity Innovations Fund RFP released – Applications due Nov 15
The AARP Center for Health Equity through Nursing and the RWJF Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action released a call for proposals to fund efforts to eliminate structural racism and other structural inequities within the nursing profession, health systems or community that lead to improved access to care and services for those most disproportionally impacted by health disparities. Awards of up to $50,000 will be given. Applications are due November 15, 2022.


Projects that demonstrate collaboration with the Campaign for Action’s state-based Action Coalitions will be viewed more favorably.

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Paper Examines Effort to Restore Minorities’ Trust in Research
Health disparities in the U.S. represent a public health crisis, rooted in historical practices and systemic barriers. Now a published paper, “Restoring trust in research among historically underrepresented communities: A call to action for antiracism research in nursing,” proposes ways to progress, including adopting an antiracism framework for research and inclusive research teams.

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Vermont Program a Model for Long-Term Services at Home
Home-based care management coordinates housing, health, and long-term services and supports, and now a report evaluates how the Support and Services at Home program in Vermont is a model for how such programs can work. The program includes partnerships with housing partners, community agencies, wellness nurses, and care coordinators.

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How To Improve Health Care: Here’s What Works, Says Expert



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Clinical Advisor reports on a recent talk by Winifred Quinn, PhD, FAANP(H), FAAN, in which she details the steps some states have taken that have led to improved health care for residents. Quinn is director of advocacy and consumer affairs at the Center to Champion Nursing in America, which coordinates the Campaign for Action. The approaches include ways to promote health equity as well as remove legal barriers to nurses’ practice.



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Join AARP’s Open House for Volunteer Opportunities
AARP invites you to join its exceptional community of nurse volunteers and has lots of opportunities available. Attend the AARP Nurses Open House on November 15 from 4-6 p.m. ET to learn how you can get involved in advocacy, caregiving support, mentoring, board service, and so much more.

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Updated Complex Care Toolkit Helps Communities Learn From Each Other
Complex care is, well, complex: It involves addressing the root causes of poor health through interdisciplinary care teams and cross-sector partnerships, and coordination among fast-changing health systems. That’s why the National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs has updated its startup toolkit, which was created so that communities aren’t reinventing the wheel in supporting those with complex needs.

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Plan Proposes Ways To Support Well-Being of Health Care Workers
With more health care workers than ever considering leaving their professions, the U.S. health system is at stake. It’s that threat that has led to proposed solutions from the National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience—a network of almost 200 organizations—in the form of a national plan that includes strategies to decrease burnout and strengthen clinicians’ well-being.

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$80 Million to Go to Expanding Nursing Workforce
The U.S. Department of Labor’s new Nursing Expansion Grant Program will offer $80 million to help ease America’s nursing shortage. The funding will expand and diversify “the pipeline of nursing professionals while advancing equity and creating pathways for workers to fill these jobs and improve the nation’s health care system.” One aim is to increase the number of educators; the second, to advance nurses in their educations and careers.

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Are you eligible for student loan forgiveness?
Most hospitals and health organizations are 501c3's meaning that most nurses who work for a qualifying employer are eligible for loan forgiveness – whether they know it or not. AARP and the Savi Student Loan Repayment Tool can help you take charge of student loan debt by providing a personalized assessment of repayment and forgiveness options.

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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
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[email protected] . We’ll spread the news through news posts to our blog, social media, and the Campaign Update.














Funding, Tools, and Other Opportunities

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New - Better Health Can Make for a Better Economy, Too
Business leaders, health and economic experts come together in a free webinar to talk about how healthy longevity for individuals is also key to keeping our economy and workplaces thriving. AARP’s Thought Leadership Annual Conference this year, “Building a Competitive Future for All: The Business Case for Health & Longevity,” will be held Thursday, October 20 starting at 9 a.m. ET.

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New - Survey Seeks Nurses’ Answers on “Ethical Challenges” During Pandemic
Researchers want to better understand from nurse leaders “the moral/ethical challenges that they have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.” That’s the point of a survey open for response through November whose findings will be submitted for publication.

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RWJF Health Policy Fellows Program Introductory Sessions
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program invites those interested in working at the intersection of health, science, and policy to attend one of its upcoming introductory sessions, and apply. The program, which seeks to build and maintain strong and diverse leadership and a workforce skilled in health policy, is accepting applications. Deadline: November 7 at 3 p.m. ET.

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UPenn Invites Applicants for Associate Dean of Diversity
The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing seeks to fill the position of associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and invites candidates at the associate or full professor level to apply. The role has an equal focus on leadership, curricular work, and community engagement. Applications are due November 15.

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Meetings and Webinars


Meetings open to all unless otherwise noted. Follow links for details about fees and registration.







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47th Annual AAMN Conference American Association for Men in Nursing. October 20-22. Las Vegas

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Building a Competitive Future for All: The Business Case for Health & Longevity AARP. October 20.

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Echo on Racism in Nursing National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing. October 21, 3 p.m. ET.

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How to Get More Out of Your Medicare & Social Security Benefits (Online Event) AARP. October 27, 1-4 p.m. ET or anytime on demand

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Opportunity Through Experience: Psychosis, Extreme States and Possibilities for Transformation The International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis - United States Chapter. November 4-6, Sacramento, Calif. and virtual.

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2022 Virtual IN Nursing Summit Indiana Action Coalition. Virtual and on-demand beginning November 7.

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Open House for Volunteer Opportunities AARP. November 15, 4-6 p.m. ET.

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AARP: Student Loan Workshop | Powered by Savi Savi & AARP. November 16, 4 p.m. ET.

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AARP: Student Loan Workshop | Powered by Savi Savi & AARP. December 8, 7 p.m. ET.

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Reimagine and Rebuild – Midwifery Insights for the Future of Healthcare American College of Nurse-Midwives. May 7-10, 2023. Orlando.





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