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Champions of Nursing: Kaiser Permanente

Oct 09, 2013

Kaiser Permanente, one of the country’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans, is a true “Champion of Nursing.” It has a deep commitment to improving the health of people and communities, and it supports the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action’s efforts to transform health care in several important ways. Marilyn Chow, PhD, more

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Colorado Makes the Connection for Nurse Leadership

Oct 09, 2013

It’s a weeknight in a local Denver eatery, with the usual sounds of muted conversations, clinking glasses, and a faint hint of Muzak from the other room. In one part of the restaurant, though, it’s quiet. A small crowd listens with great interest to a speaker addressing why nurses make great leaders. Colorado’s Action Coalition, headed by Karren more

Issues: Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: Colorado National
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Important legislative win for nurses and patients in Nevada

Jun 06, 2013

On Tuesday, June 4, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed Assembly Bill 170 into law, giving nurse practitioners (NPs) full practice authority. This is a tremendous win for Nevada consumers that will reduce delays in accessing health care and medication. With the passage of this legislation, Nevada becomes the 17th state along with the District of Columbia more

Issues: Improving Access to Care Location: National Nevada
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The 2013 Rosenthal Lecture: “Back to the Future of Nursing: A Look Ahead Based on a Landmark IOM Report”

Jan 11, 2013

On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) held the 25th Richard & Hinda Rosenthal Lecture in Washington, DC. This year’s lecture celebrated the three-year anniversary of the IOM’s The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health report, which was released on October 5, 2010. During the event, speakers highlighted the more

Issues: Improving Access to Care Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: National
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CMS Rules in Favor of Patient Access to CRNA Care

Nov 12, 2012

The Centers on Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the 2013 physician fee schedule final rule, authorizing Medicare direct reimbursement of CRNA chronic pain management services, and of all services within CRNA scope of practice in a state where the services are permitted to be furnished. The agency’s action, which takes effect Jan. 1, more

Issues: Improving Access to Care Location: National
Virginia’s “40 Under 40” Initiative Recognizes Young Nursing Leaders

Sep 07, 2012

The Virginia Nurses Association (VNA) had a vision for seeking and developing young leaders. Former VNA CEO Susan Motley (now executive director of the Virginia Medical Society Foundation) felt that the idea of the younger generation not being involved or not wanting to be involved was not true. She had seen recognition of young leaders at other more

Issues: Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: Virginia
Wisconsin Education Incentive Grant Wraps-up

Jul 15, 0201

The $3.2 million Nurses for Wisconsin initiative, funded through a 2013-2015 UW System incentive grant, invested in nurses to help them advance their degrees and teach at leading UW System nursing programs. Four universities in the UW System: UW-Eau Claire, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, UW Oshkosh offered pre-doctoral Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and PhD more

Issues: Transforming Nursing Education Location: Wisconsin