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As Leaders, Nurses Can (and Do, and Should) Take the Initiative

May 05, 2016

Good leaders listen. Good leaders stay calm. They have empathy, take in small details while considering big goals, and figure out needs and how to solve problems. They have experience gleaned from handling the unpredictable. This is what nurses do, every day. That’s why more

Issues: Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: National
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National Nurses Week: A Time to Say Thank You

May 05, 2016

At 3.4 million strong, nurses are the largest group of health care providers in the U.S. Year after year, Gallup’s annual poll finds nurses rank as having the highest honesty and ethical standards of any profession. We interact with nurses every day—in our hospitals, 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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Nurses Are the Essence of a Culture of Health

May 05, 2016

Everyone deserves to live the healthiest life possible. How do we improve health for all, and who do we need to do this? National Nurses Week was established to recognize all that nurses do in the workplace, in schools, in hospitals and homes, and to thank them—at 3.4 more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: National
Continuing Education Credits for Iowa Nurses

Apr 28, 2016

Iowa nurses: Are you interested in starting or improving a diabetes self-management education program or a diabetes prevention program? There is an opportunity for you to attend a free event on Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 2, at which you can receive 10 continuing education credits. The event is hosted by the Iowa Department of Public more

Location: Iowa
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What Am I Doing to Help Build a Healthier America?

Apr 10, 2016

In honor of National Public Health Week 2016, Breakthrough Leader in Nursing Jake Creviston, MN, RN, PMHNP, DNP, offers some reflections on the role of nurses in public health and how he is working to build a healthier America. Nursing’s leadership on boards is crucial to public health. Nursing leadership is associated with positive patient outcomes more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Fostering Interprofessional Collaboration Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: National Oregon
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“Nurses Are Critical in Promoting Health and Healthy Living”

Apr 05, 2016

In honor of National Public Health Week 2016, Breakthrough Leader in Nursing Renee’ Menkens, MS, RN offers some reflections on the role of nurses in public health and how she is working to build a healthier America. The role of the nurse in public health is critical in improving America’s health and requires involvement in the communities in which we more

Issues: Building Healthier Communities Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: National
West Virginia APRN Bill Signed Into Law

Apr 04, 2016

The Future of Nursing West Virginia is delighted to announce that after a nine year effort, HB 4334 passed both the WV House of Delegates (unanimously), WV Senate (one nay vote) and was signed into law by Governor Tomblin on March 27, 2016. This law removes the restrictive requirement for a collaborative agreement with a physician after three years of APRN more

Issues: Improving Access to Care Location: West Virginia
Virginia Nurses Foundation 40 Under 40 Award Winners

Apr 04, 2016

The Virginia Nurses Foundation 2015 40 Under 40 award winners are outstanding young registered nurse leaders nominated by their peers and were recognized at the 2015 Virginia Nurses Foundation Gala. They have significant achievements in professional practice and leadership, and their impact on patients and communities reaches far beyond the practice more

Issues: Promoting Nursing Leadership Location: Virginia