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Increasing Diversity in the Nursing Workforce is a Challenge. Could Licensed Practical Nurses be Part of the Solution?
Jan 06, 2017
There are more than 21,000 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Massachusetts alone. Beginning as an LPN affords those with low income, single parents, career changers, and new immigrants a relatively quick admission to the workforce. This brings a more diverse population into nursing that otherwise may not have the opportunity to enter the profession. There more
Issues: Increasing Diversity in Nursing Transforming Nursing Education Location: Massachusetts
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Happy New Year: Time for (More) School?
Jan 04, 2017
It’s the time for new resolutions and goals. Jennifer Mensik, PhD, RN, FAAN, gives you food for thought if you’re thinking of going back to school. In a piece on Nurse.com, the executive director of nursing programs at OnCourse Learning and faculty member at Arizona more
Issues: Transforming Nursing Education Location: National
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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
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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
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Campaign Leaders Send Thanks for a Bountiful 2016
Dec 20, 2016
Campaign leaders Sue Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Susan Reinhard, PhD, RN, FAAN, this month sent an end-of-the-year thank you to Action Coalition co-leaders for all they’ve accomplished the past 12 months to improve America’s health through nursing. Action Coalitions have made great strides on the Institute of Medicine’s 2010 recommendations; this more
Location: National
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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