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Progress Continues on IOM Future of Nursing Report Recommendations
Jan 26, 2018
As of 2016, 54 percent of employed registered nurses held bachelor’s of science degrees in nursing—up from 49 percent in 2010. That’s no small feat when you consider that there are over 3.3 million nurses in the United States! This is just one of many noteworthy progress more
Issues: Building Healthier Communities Collecting Workforce Data Fostering Interprofessional Collaboration Improving Access to Care Increasing Diversity in Nursing Promoting Nursing Leadership Transforming Nursing Education Location: National
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The Next Disaster: Are You Ready?
Jan 19, 2018
Disasters and their aftermath follow a predictable cycle that includes prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery, yet no two disasters are exactly alike. Nurses need different skills and knowledge to respond to a hurricane, a novel infectious disease outbreak, or a mass shooting. That makes it tough for nurses—the backbone of our nation’s disaster response more
Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National
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Hurricane-Battered Hospital Offers Lessons in Disaster Preparedness
Jan 19, 2018
When Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast in late August 2017, nearly 100 nurses and other licensed professionals who work for CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas, were stranded at home. Yet St. Elizabeth remained open, having strengthened its disaster preparedness after years of practice and planning. more
Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National Texas
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Looking Forward to a Productive 2018 With You
Jan 16, 2018
Dear Action Coalitions and Campaign supporters, Happy, healthy 2018 to all. This being a new year, we have goals and resolutions, as well as announcements and support to offer, including a new funding opportunity. But we want to begin with inspiration by celebrating the vision more
Issues: Building Healthier Communities Collecting Workforce Data Fostering Interprofessional Collaboration Improving Access to Care Increasing Diversity in Nursing Promoting Nursing Leadership Transforming Nursing Education Location: National
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It’s All about Relationships: Fundraising to Support Diversity Work
Jan 12, 2018
If you’ve never sat across from someone and asked them to make a gift to support your Action Coalition, the idea can be daunting. What if they say no? That fear of rejection can be powerful, but it loses some of its power when we consider one of the most fundamental more
Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National
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AARP: Consumer Access to Care Is Top Priority
Jan 10, 2018
We at the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action are transforming health care through nursing, and building a healthier America. Backed by AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Campaign is working in every state to mobilize nurses, health more
Issues: Improving Access to Care Location: National
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Improving Nurses’ Health and Wellness
*Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djs-Tyw0jqg This webinar, sponsored by the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action and ANA, will provide an overview of Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation and examine data from the Healthy Nurse survey. We will discuss ways to connect and engage more
Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National
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Five Nurse Leaders Share Policy Wishes for 2018
Dec 27, 2017
In late 2017, Charting Nursing’s Future spoke to five nurse thought leaders about their priorities for policy change in 2018. Here are the items that topped their policy wish lists. Sheila Burke, RN, MPA, FAAN, strategic advisor, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & more
Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National