Steps to Take for Those Not Home for the Holidays

Dec 23, 2016

“Nurses are keenly aware of how missing holiday traditions can impact patients,” says a nurse in a story that says upfront that nurses should know, as they themselves must often work holidays. Although that is hard, the MinorityNurse.com piece notes that holidays in more

Beloved Dean Frantz Left Legacy–and a Gift of Millions

Dec 21, 2016

The University of Iowa College of Nursing is celebrating an unexpected gift made on behalf of a former longtime nursing school dean who also led the Iowa Action Coalition for many years. The husband of Rita Ann Frantz, PhD, RN, FAAN, who died September 7, announced the more

Alabama Taps Its Networks to Improve State’s Nutrition

Dec 19, 2016

Two years ago, the Alabama Health Action Coalition (AL-HAC) wanted a focus for its efforts to build healthier communities. From a brainstorm among steering committee members came a few great things: a nutrition guidebook and trainings throughout the state; and an example of how more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: Alabama

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Federal Register Publishes VA Ruling on Nurses

Dec 15, 2016

It’s official: The Federal Register has published the December 13 ruling by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs giving more nurses more authority to provide care in VA facilities. In those facilities, certified nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and more

Issues: Improving Access to Care Location: National

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Technology Works Best When Schools, Hospitals Teach Together

Dec 14, 2016

With the explosive growth of technology in health care, and devices changing almost daily, how and where do nursing students learn the skills and attitudes for safe and effective use of these tools? As the latest issue from Charting Nursing’s Future points out, electronic more

Issues: Transforming Nursing Education Location: National

Big Win for Veterans: VA Lifts Restrictions on Nurses

Dec 13, 2016

The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a final ruling on the proposal to allow advanced practice registered nurses to provide care to the full extent of their education and training to veterans in VA facilities. The ruling on a proposal made early this year allows more

Connecticut Hosts Successful Summit

Dec 13, 2016

Nurses and others from Connecticut convened on November 30 for the second summit of the Connecticut Nursing Collaborative-Action Coalition (CNC-AC). Carole Bergeron, RN, PhD, State Implementation Program grant principal investigator opened the day with a quote from Henry Ford, more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: Connecticut