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What 10 Days in the ICU Taught Me About Caregiving

May 06, 2017

During 10 brutal days last fall, I learned anew how nurses comfort families who have experienced unexpected trauma. My husband and soul mate, Bob, became paralyzed after a bike fall on the morning of September 25, 2016. He lingered between life and death for the next 10 days more

Location: National

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A Time to Talk: Palliative Care Groups Gather

May 04, 2017

“The nursing community has a wonderful opportunity to create a collaborative agenda to focus on how nurses lead in transforming care for individuals and their families who have one or more chronic serious illnesses.” The nurse who spoke those words is in a position to more

Issues: Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: National

Nurses Praised for “Making Mark in Health Care”

May 02, 2017

The U.S. acting surgeon general, a pioneering researcher, and the chief strategist for the Center to Champion Nursing in America (CCNA) have at least two things in common: They are nurses, and they were listed among five “who should be household names.” CCNA’s Susan more

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The CAPABLE Program: Improving Patient Outcomes for Seniors With Low Incomes

Apr 28, 2017

AARP’s Public Policy Institute, home to the Center to Champion Nursing in America, hosted an inspiring nurse leader Tuesday whose work on helping people with low incomes age in place is making life better for many. Sarah L. Szanton, PhD, ANP, FAAN, is program director of Johns more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Fostering Interprofessional Collaboration Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: National

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AARP Praises Bills to Ease Path to Home Health Services

Apr 17, 2017

The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action is pleased that AARP is publicly endorsing the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act, proposed bills that would help Medicare beneficiaries get care more quickly by allowing advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to do their more

Issues: Improving Access to Care Location: National

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“Fundraising Is a Skill”: 10 Essentials in Supporting Your Cause

Apr 12, 2017

You became a nurse for any number of reasons: You want to help people. You’re hands-on. You like the intensity of working with others to make things right, and the gratifying feeling that comes from responding to a need. As you rise through the ranks, though, you might more

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Dr. Barbara Nichols awarded New York University Award!

Apr 11, 2017

Congratulations Barbara Nichols, DNSc (hon.), MS, RN, FAAN, Executive Director Wisconsin Center for Nursing! Dr. Nichols is the 2017 recipient of the New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing Helen Manzer Award. This award recognizes an individual who exemplifies more

Location: Wisconsin