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CARE Act Helps Support Family Caregivers

Jun 14, 2018

If you aren’t a family caregiver, you no doubt know one (or more). That’s because some 40 million people in America wear that hat, caring for their parents, spouses, and others once they get home from a hospital. That’s why AARP developed the Caregiver Advise, Record, more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National

National

Nursing SharkTank: Helping People Live Healthier Lives with Dignity

Jun 07, 2018

Nancy Hanrahan, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor & senior associate dean of health & innovation, Northeastern University’s Bouve College of Health Sciences and the Shark Tank leader with Bonnie Clipper, DNP, MBA, more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National

National

Campaign Allies Among AANP Excellence Award Winners

Jun 04, 2018

Each year the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes supporters of nursing from across the country, in two categories: nurse practitioners who have made outstanding contributions; and advocates who have made significant contributions toward increasing more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Improving Access to Care Location: District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota National Nebraska West Virginia

National

Why Campaign Staffers Are Lacing Up their Walking Shoes and Hope You Will, Too

May 24, 2018

Earlier this month, AARP announced its first ever walking challenge and sweepstakes, featuring fitness expert Denise Austin and her daughter, Katie Austin. AARP’s Fit & Fun Health more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National

Nursing’s Expertise Gap

May 22, 2018

Millennials are entering the nursing profession in large enough numbers to fill most of the jobs vacated by retiring baby boomers, but new nurses lack the expertise of nurses who have been in the workforce for more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Collecting Workforce Data

Multistate Licenses Help Military-Spouse and Other Nurses Begin Working Right Away

May 14, 2018

When Yumuriel Whitaker’s husband was transferred to Georgia from the Florida naval base where he was stationed, Whitaker applied for a Georgia nursing license in order to work legally in the state. The process, she says, was “tedious, challenging, and confusing.” She had to pay $60. Submit passport photos. Fill out paperwork. And wait. more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Improving Access to Care

Many States, One License: The Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact Is Now Live

May 14, 2018

As the 21st century has progressed, it’s become increasingly apparent that allowing geographical boundaries to limit health care professionals’ reach is not good for consumers or the people providing care. The average American now moves approximately 11 times in a lifetime; the days of settling and staying in one place are all but gone. more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Improving Access to Care Promoting Nursing Leadership

The Best Partners May Be Right in Your Own Backyard

May 11, 2018

For the past few years, The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action’s state-based Action Coalitions have been partnering with local groups to build a Culture of Health in their communities.  As we know, the most effective way to do this usually involves working with more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: Michigan New Jersey