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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:00 AM |
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Policy Updates
National Healthcare Decisions Day
 The Academy's Palliative and End of Life Care Expert Panel wrote a policy brief with policy recommendations on this issue. A corresponding press release was issued.
Because advance care planning is important for people of all ages, the Academy issued a press release highlighting Edge Runner, Cynda Rushton, PhD, RN, FAAN, and the Harriet Lane Compassionate Care Program work on pediatric palliative care.
Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mark Warner (D-VA) both included in the Congressional Record the importance of establishing a health care directive. In his remarks, Sen. Warner also noted the Academy's support.
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Academy Conference Update
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The Academy is now accepting abstracts for posters for display during the conference. Submissions are due by May 24. More information & to submit your abstract »
Reserve your hotel room for the conference. Book online »
Conference registration opens tomorrow, May 1. Register online »
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Fellow Achievements
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Catherine Rick, RN, PhD (h), NEA-BC, FAAN, FACHE, Chief Nursing Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has begun a special assignment with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support Veterans hiring initiatives.
James Harris, DSN, APRN-BC, MBA, CNL, FAAN, will be Acting VA Chief Nursing Officer during Rick's assignment.
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| Linda Aiken, PhD, RN, FAAN, was honored by the Consortium of Universities for Global Health with the 2013 Drs. Anvar and Pari Velji Global Health Project of the Year Award for her global research and leadership using performance measures to demonstrate the critical impact of nurses on hospital patient outcomes. |
| Kathleen R. Stevens, Ed.D., RN, FAAN, as the Chancellor’s Health Fellow in Inter-professional Health Delivery Science at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
| Col. Karen Weis, RN, PhD, FAAN, gave the commencement address at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing on April 19. |
| Judy Murphy, RN, FACMI, FHIMSS, FAAN, delivered the keynote lecture, "The Role of Health IT in Healthcare Transformation," at the annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress on April 25. |
| Lillee Smith Gelinas, MSN, RN, FAAN, co-authored, "Enhancing Innovation Skills: VHA Nursing Leaders Use Creative Approaches to Inspire Future Thinking" in Nurse Leader. |
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National Academies of Practice in Nursing
Fellows were recently inducted into NAPN:
Michael R. Bleich, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Garrett Chan, RNP, PhD, FAAN
Connie White Delaney, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI
Carol Ann Kenner, DNS, RNC, FAAN
Mary Beth F. Makic, PhD, RN, CNS, CCNS, CCRN, FAAN
Kathleen Miller, EdD, APRN, FAANP, FAAN
Susan D. Ruppert, PhD, RN, FAANP, FAAN
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Membership News
Remember to nominate a Living Legend or Honorary Fellow. Applications are due by May 10.
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Announcing
Viewpoints of Innovative Healthcare Leaders Launches May 1!
Viewpoints is a new bi-weekly podcast series featuring innovative healthcare leaders discussing today's most important national health and wellness topics.
Your host, Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FNAP, FAAN, associate vice president for health promotion, university chief wellness officer and dean of The Ohio State University College of Nursing, engages innovators from nationally renowned hospitals, healthcare systems, government agencies, foundations and corporations on healthcare topics of national significance.
Learn about the best evidence-based practices and emerging thoughts in health care anywhere – free – from your computer, tablet, or smart phone! Visit http://viewpoints.osu.edu for more information.
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Career Opportunities
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013 12:00 AM |
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 When a newborn is brought into this world, it is a wonderful occasion. Parents dream of their child walking for the first time, graduating from school, and starting their own family. Sadly, some parents will not realize such dreams.
Often overlooked and underfunded, pediatric palliative care is an important element in the US healthcare system. Properly prepared and trained healthcare professionals can help parents navigate through their worst nightmare: the death of their child.
The American Academy of Nursing joined with over 122 national organizations to support the sixth annual Healthcare Decisions Day. Launched on April 16, this initiative seeks “to inspire, educate, and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning.” The Academy released a policy brief, “Advance Care Planning as an Urgent Public Health Concern,” (http://bit.ly/XIDYlg), urging for better policy on this important issue.
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Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:00 AM |
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
More than 676,000 children were found to be victims of maltreatment in 2011. At least 1,770 children died from maltreatment and abuse in 2009. Over 80 percent were under the age of four.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. While our obligation to protect children is year long, the American Academy of Nursing urges members of the healthcare community to evaluate and strengthen their initiatives to reduce child abuse.
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Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:00 AM |
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The American Academy of Nursing encourages advance care planning and on-going conversations between individuals, family members, and health care providers to ensure that care and treatment provided reflects individual preferences and values for those with serious, progressive chronic or life-limiting illness.
Although 71% of Americans have opinions and concerns on the care and treatment they may need in the event that they cannot speak for themselves and may be dependent on others to make decisions, only about 29% have completed an advance health care directive, allowing a loved-one the ability to speak on their behalf during health emergencies.
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