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National Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for VA Allowing Veterans More Access to APRNs
Jul 21, 2016
With just a few days to go before the close of a public comment period on whether the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) should allow veterans direct access to advanced practice registered nurses, a new national survey shows that a vast majority of Americans agree that it more
Issues: Improving Access to Care Location: National
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Senate Bill Would Allow Nurses to Help Fight Opioid Deaths
Jul 19, 2016
Nationally, opioid use is a public health threat. Now the ability for nurses to help fight the epidemic has been expanded. The Senate last week passed a bill that allows nurse practitioners to prescribe buprenorphine, a drug that lessens addiction cravings. In passing the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, lawmakers acknowledged that drug more
Issues: Improving Access to Care Location: National
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Lessons Learned: Gaining Full Practice Authority in Nebraska
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In 2015, Nebraska became the 20th state to grant full practice authority to advanced practice registered nurses. Hear about that successful campaign from Kathy Hoebelheinrich, who will also provide tips on how other states can adopt aspects of the legislative strategy used in Nebraska. Also joining the webinar to discuss the long-term effects of full more
Issues: Improving Access to Care Location: National
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Embracing a Culture of Health in Tennessee
Jul 08, 2016
The Tennessee Action Coalition and the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action are eager to welcome Action Coalitions from across the country to Knoxville for an exciting two days devoted to nursing’s role in building a Culture of more
Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National Tennessee
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The Most Invisible Family Caregivers
Jul 06, 2016
Do you know anyone who supports a family member, neighbor or friend with mental health issues? Chances are you do. But it’s likely you don’t know you do. That’s because people who provide care and support to those with mental health issues are the most invisible of all more
Issues: Building Healthier Communities Location: National
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STEM Programs to Grow a Diverse Nursing Workforce
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The dearth of minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) might contribute to the U.S. losing its edge when it comes to innovation, says the National Institutes of Health—but as a result, there are now a number of innovative STEM programs that target young students in diverse, disadvantaged communities. Attendees at this more
Issues: Increasing Diversity in Nursing Transforming Nursing Education Location: National
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Access to Care: Politico Puts It Under the Microscope
Jun 24, 2016
This month, leading thinkers and practitioners in health care have had public exchanges about many aspects of scope of practice laws, thanks to Politico, the online publication that focuses on politics and government. The issue has grown even more important, says Politico, as the Affordable Care Act has allowed more Americans greater health care coverage. Of more
Issues: Improving Access to Care Location: National
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Leaders Are Made, Not Born: How to Become a Nurse Leader
Jun 23, 2016
“Just because I’m a clinical nurse doesn’t mean there isn’t leadership in my current job,” said Kristy Wheeler, BSN, RN, CNOR, CST, in a recent interview with Advance. The feature story takes a look at a conversation held during the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses conference earlier this spring. The “We Want YOU for Leadership: more
Issues: Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: National