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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
Louisiana Nurse Leader Institute Graduates Second Cohort

Jul 20, 2016

The Louisiana Action Coalition’s Nurse Leader Institute is providing an opportunity for RNs across the state to strengthen leadership skills and to network with colleagues and seasoned nurse leaders. A group of 23 RNs participated in the recent offering and 20 completed all more

Issues: Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: Louisiana
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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
Philadelphia: Brotherly Love, Culture of Health

Jul 12, 2016

To hear the name—the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services—is not to fully comprehend the incredible wraparound support this center more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: Pennsylvania
Check Out Our New Vermont Nurse Stories Videos!

Jul 11, 2016

Visit the Vermont Nursing website to hear first-hand accounts of Vermont nurses who went back to school to get their BS or BSN degree. Vermont Nurse Stories Videos more

Location: Vermont
New: Community Health Workers and the Vermont Nurse Association

Jul 11, 2016

The Vermont Action Coalition is excited to announce a new project involving the utilization of Community Health Workers (CHWs) by the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties. To introduce the new role of the CHW, a 20-minute educational presentation was created and can be viewed by clicking the link more

Location: Vermont
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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
Funding Opportunities: Financing your nursing doctoral degree with scholarships, fellowships, and grants

Jul 07, 2016

Mia Cajita, BSN, RN-BC, PhD(c), a doctoral Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, compiled a list of funding opportunities for nursing doctoral degree students for the Academic Transformation Committee as part of the 2015-2016 goals. This compilation booklet may be accessed by clicking here – Funding available for more

Issues: Improving Access to Care Promoting Nursing Leadership Transforming Nursing Education Location: Maryland