Campaign Adviser Awarded 2016 Political Nurse Award in Wisconsin

Nov 08, 2016

The Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) this year awarded its Political Nurse Award to Barbara Nichols, DnSc.(Hon), MS, RN. But that wasn’t enough to fully recognize Nichols’ many actions over the years: That’s why WNA changed the very name of the 27-year-old award to the more

Issues: Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: Wisconsin

Men Tell Their Stories About Their Moves to Nursing

Nov 07, 2016

Male students represented approximately 12 percent of baccalaureate and graduate nursing students in 2015, up from 9.5 percent in 2005, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. In a piece headlined “Why I Became a Nurse,” four men tell MinorityNurse.com more

Issues: Increasing Diversity in Nursing

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Journal Celebrates Education Program’s Successes

Nov 04, 2016

Accelerated nursing programs are designed to expand the nursing workforce by providing professionals with skills in other fields and students with non-nursing degrees a faster route to becoming registered nurses. A special issue of the Journal of Professional Nursing provides more

Issues: Increasing Diversity in Nursing Transforming Nursing Education Location: National

Montana State University: Nursing Students Match State’s Diversity

Nov 01, 2016

More than 6 percent of those living in Montana are Native American, and thanks to a program that just received a federal boost, Montana State University’s College of Nursing has a student body that matches that population. Since 1999, the Caring for Our Own Program more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Increasing Diversity in Nursing Location: Montana

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“Be Bold,” and Other Notable Quotes

Oct 31, 2016

Two weeks ago, the American Academy of Nursing hosted its 2016 policy conference, “Transforming Health, Driving Policy.” Those of us who attended were fortunate to hear the views of Campaign leaders and others reflecting on nursing’s role in building a healthier future. For more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: National

Looking at Childhood Poverty Through a Nursing Lens at AAN Conference

Oct 28, 2016

Childhood poverty – the lack of regular meals, clean water, fresh air and safe housing – has profound, lifelong effects on health. Adults who grew up poor are more likely to have unmanaged diseases, to be obese, to smoke and to be hospitalized.  They are also likely to more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities