National

The Next Disaster: Are You Ready?

Jan 19, 2018

Disasters and their aftermath follow a predictable cycle that includes prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery, yet no two disasters are exactly alike. Nurses need different skills and knowledge to respond to a hurricane, a novel infectious disease outbreak, or a mass shooting. That makes it tough for nurses—the backbone of our nation’s disaster response more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National

National

Hurricane-Battered Hospital Offers Lessons in Disaster Preparedness

Jan 19, 2018

When Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast in late August 2017, nearly 100 nurses and other licensed professionals who work for CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas, were stranded at home. Yet St. Elizabeth remained open, having strengthened its disaster preparedness after years of practice and planning. more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National Texas

Using the Guidelines of Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation to Build a Culture of Health

Jan 16, 2018

The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action strives to ensure that everyone in America can live a healthier life supported by a system where nurses are essential partners in providing care and promoting health. As the largest and most trusted profession, nurses have the power more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities

National

It’s All about Relationships: Fundraising to Support Diversity Work

Jan 12, 2018

If you’ve never sat across from someone and asked them to make a gift to support your Action Coalition, the idea can be daunting. What if they say no? That fear of rejection can be powerful, but it loses some of its power when we consider one of the most fundamental more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National

National

AARP: Consumer Access to Care Is Top Priority

Jan 10, 2018

We at the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action are transforming health care through nursing, and building a healthier America. Backed by AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Campaign is working in every state to mobilize nurses, health more

Issues: Improving Access to Care Location: National

National

Five Nurse Leaders Share Policy Wishes for 2018

Dec 27, 2017

In late 2017, Charting Nursing’s Future spoke to five nurse thought leaders about their priorities for policy change in 2018. Here are the items that topped their policy wish lists. Sheila Burke, RN, MPA, FAAN, strategic advisor, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National