Congratulations to Leanne Lefler, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, FAHA – University of Arkansas

Aug 10, 2020

On August 6, 2020, The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) announced it has selected 230 distinguished nurse leaders to join the 2020 Class of Fellows. These inductees are recognized for their significant contributions to health and health care. The Tennessee Action more

Issues: Promoting Nursing Leadership Transforming Nursing Education Location: Tennessee

Both Teacher and Learner, She Helps People Thrive

Jan 14, 2019

This is the 16th in a series of profiles of Campaign leaders talking about their connections to the nursing or health care profession and their interests in healthier communities. Lucia Alfano, RN, MA, is a public health expert with a focus on diversity, nursing more

Location: New York

Three LAC nurse leaders inducted into LSNA Hall of Fame

Sep 10, 2018

Three outstanding registered nurses were recently inducted into the Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA) Hall of Fame and all three are active leaders with the Louisiana Action Coalition (LAC). During the Louisiana Nurses Foundation Nightingale Gala on April 1 in Baton more

Location: Louisiana

Speak Up and Speak Out, Says Nurse Leader

Aug 15, 2018

This is the 15th in a series of profiles of Campaign leaders talking about their connections to the nursing or health care profession and their interests in healthier communities. Frances (Fran) Keeler, MSN, RN, a 2014 Breakthrough Leader in Nursing, has more than 38 more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: Vermont

Her Passion Now: “Preparing Nurses To Build Resilience In Our Community”

Aug 01, 2018

As the chief nursing officer at Public Health Seattle-King County, Washington, Dorene Hersh, MSN, RN, is responsible for clinical practice oversight for over 350 public health nurses employed in management, supervisory, advanced practice, field nursing, ambulatory care, and correctional health roles. She is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Public Health Nurse Leader and Culture of Health Breakthrough Leader in Nursing. more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: Washington

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Nursing Professor Aims to Improve Lives of Teens, Young Adults with Mood Disorders

Jul 13, 2018

This is the 13th in a series of profiles of Campaign leaders talking about their connections to the nursing or health care profession and their interests in healthier communities. Melissa Pinto, PhD, RN, FAAN, is associate professor of nursing at the University of more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: California National

She Opened the First Nurse-Led Care Practice in West Virginia

Mar 29, 2018

This is the 12th in a series of profiles of Campaign leaders talking about their connections to the nursing or health care profession and their interests in healthier communities. Laure Marino, DNP, APRN, is an assistant professor of nursing at West Virginia University School more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities

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Get Involved in Community, Urges Nurse Leader

Feb 13, 2018

This is the 11th in a series of profiles of Campaign leaders talking about their connections to the nursing or health care profession and their interests in healthier communities. more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National Oregon