| Shout-Out
Second Edition of The Power of Ten Published Congratulations to Campaign Director Susan B. Hassmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Jennifer S. Mensik, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, who surveyed more than 50 nurse leaders to compile a list of the top 10 priorities for nursing today. Buy the book. Campaign News and Features Arizona Action Coalition’s Robin Schaeffer, MSN, RN, CAE, was named a Legend in Nursing by the Arizona Chapter of March of Dimes. The award honors a nurse who has dedicated his or her life to making outstanding contributions to building the nursing profession in Arizona. Swan Song: U.S. Rep. Lois Capps Celebrates Nursing, Her Time in Congress Public Health Nurse Leaders, Action Coalitions Join in Leadership Training The Center for Creative Leadership hosted the 25 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Public Health Nurse Leaders and representatives from their 22 Action Coalitions for leadership training designed to strengthen their partnerships as they build a culture of health in their communities. The training was in Chicago September 6-9. Professor Gives Overview of Changes That Will Reshape Nursing Retirements in the nursing workforce and among baby boomers are among the forces that will reshape the nursing profession, says nursing professor and health care economist Peter Buerhaus, PhD, RN, in a magazine interview. Nursing Journal Highlights 10 Years of Charting Nursing’s Future The September issue of the American Journal of Nursing showcases the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Charting Nursing’s Future, describing the decade-old publication as “a great resource not only for nurses, but for policymakers, consumers, health care organizations, and educators.” View past briefs. Funding, Tools, and Other Opportunities New – Nursing Schools Can Apply for Faculty Loan Program Schools of nursing can apply for the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Nurse Faculty Loan Program, which is designed to increase the number of qualified nurse faculty. Applications are due by November 14. Action Coalitions, Nursing Journal Wants Your Stories Nursing Education Perspectives will devote a whole issue to the subject of preparing nurses of the future, and invites Action Coalitions to write about how they are implementing recommendations from the Institute of Medicine’s The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. Communities Can Apply for Culture of Health Prize The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation wants to recognize communities that put a priority on health. Those committed to helping everyone live well can apply for the 2017 Culture of Health Prize, which provides $25,000 and publicity for the efforts. Deadline: November 3. Health Policy Collaborative National Conference Set for January The annual policy conference hosted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nursing and Health Policy Collaborative at the University of New Mexico is set for January 17. Submissions for abstracts for “Teaching Health Policy in Graduate Nursing Education: Giving Wings to Innovation” will be accepted through October. Webinars The Center to Champion Nursing in America hosts technical assistance webinars and teleconferences on a variety of topics. We also post information about webinars hosted by Action Coalitions and other organizations that may be of interest. Fundraising Webinar Teaches How to Make Your Case Campbell & Company leads a free webinar to define what is meant by “case for support” and explain its importance to would-be supporters. October 5, 1-2 p.m. ET. Stay in Touch: Join the Campaign’s Listserv and Receive Our Mailings To receive the Campaign Update, e-alerts, or webinar invitations, register here! |