Rana Halabi Najjar, PhD, RN, CPNP, outlines what a trauma-informed approach to health care means, and how using it as a framework in institutions and education can lead to health equity. The trauma-informed mindset, based in part on studies of adverse childhood experiences, “realizes the impact of trauma, recognizes signs and symptoms of trauma within oneself and others, responds by making changes to policies, procedures, and practices, and actively resists re-traumatization.” This is the latest in a series on equity-minded nurses.
Let’s Get Set, a University of California, Los Angeles project that has support from the Campaign’s California Action Coalition, helps nurses provide parents the information that can put tax dollars back in their pockets. The Let’s Get Set tax-filing site is designed to make filing easier, and helps low-income parents receive the tax credits they’re due. The state’s Action Coalition earned a Health Equity Innovations Award for its part in this project.
“Learn what nurses do.” That’s the first action that surveyed nurses said they wished people would take to truly honor their work by supporting the field. Nursing has been battered during the pandemic, and this informal survey let dozens of nurses explain steps they encourage the public to take to make life better for all. The list includes: ask questions, show respect, and be an ally in trying to improve the health care system. And, oh yes: Vote. We hope nurses will share this blog!
Too often, says a new report, states leave citizens out of discussions about what their communities need. The resulting decisions and policies can—and have—led to a lack of trust. Transformational Community Engagement to Advance Health Equity, from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-supported State Health & Value Strategies program, shows agencies how to improve equity by working with community members.
With new relationships with Diligent and Equilar, the Nurses on Boards Coalition is providing new ways for nurses who have served on boards to be raise their profiles as potential board members for private and public corporations. While those two distinctive databases open the door to corporate spots, NOBC as ever encourages nurses to apply for positions on nonprofit, educational, foundation, and civic organizations.
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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 to our blog, social media, and the Campaign Update.
The National Forum of Nursing Workforce Centers conference will explore strategies, policy, and advocacy related to the nursing workforce and is seeking abstracts on topics ranging from pre-nursing pathways, pre-licensure education at the RN and APRN levels, the health and well-being of the nursing workforce and of course workforce data. Deadline to submit abstracts: February 10.
Licensed registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, and nurse faculty members are invited to apply for the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program, which will pay up to 85% of debt for those who agree to serve in a critical shortage facility or an eligible nursing school as nurse faculty. Deadline for the Health Resources and Services Administration program: February 23.
A new grant opportunity is based on the premise that “all families in the U.S. should be able to provide their children with nutritious foods” that support optimal development. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Healthy Eating Research program seeks solution-oriented proposals from investigators representing diverse disciplines and backgrounds, with a goal of understanding which strategies improve health outcomes for children. Deadline: April 5.
Wanted: 1 million people to join All of Us, a research project from the National Institutes of Health that involves filling out health surveys and, for those willing, sharing additional information. NIH hopes to speed up medical research by learning from so many what are the patterns in people’s health, habits, and where they live.
The AARP Purpose Prize award honors extraordinary individuals who use their lived experiences to make a better future for all. Hurry! The Call for Applications ends February 28, 2023. Don’t miss a chance to earn $50,000 for your organization and a year of support to help broaden the scope of your work. Up to 10 fellows will each receive $10,000 for their organization and a year of technical support. See official rules and apply:
Attention, doctoral students whose research has the potential to affect health and well-being: The Health Policy Research Scholars program invites you to apply. Supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the program provides funding, leadership training, and more, and is designed especially for those from populations underrepresented in doctoral disciplines who can bring unique and diverse perspectives to their research. Application deadline: March 15.
The National Council on Aging wants to encourage people who are older or have disabilities to get COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, and is offering grants to help make that happen. The NCOA will award approximately 250 grants for six-, 12-, or 15-month projects to local organizations including senior centers and community centers. Applications accepted till March 15 or funds are depleted.
AARP’s Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable. This year in addition to the flagship grants the opportunities include capacity-building microgrants and support for demonstration projects. Priority goes to projects that lead to physical improvements in the community; temporary demonstrations that lead to long-term change; and new programming pilots or services. Deadline: March 15.
The Camden Coalition invites all to spread word of their work in the field of complex care at the November 1-3 Putting Care at the Center 2023 conference. Lead a workshop, or present a poster or table at the Beehive, the place for emerging knowledge, experience, and strategy. Application deadline for the workshop is March 13; for the Beehive, June 15.
DNPs of Color is asking its members to join a committee to help further its mission: “To serve Doctors of Nursing Practice of Color through networking, mentorship, and advocacy to increase diversity in doctoral studies, clinical practice, and leadership.” Committees with spots open include finance, programming, governance, marketing, and more.
The National Black Nurses Association seeks an experienced leader to partner with the organization’s leaders and members as its new executive director. Through more than 100 chapters, the NBNA serves as the professional voice for over 200,000 African American nurses, nursing students, and retired nurses from the U.S., Eastern Caribbean, and Africa.
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