NursesNOW Roundup April 2024
Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out this month’s top nursing news stories from around the globe.
Spotlight On
Healthcare Special Topics: Cutting-Edge Issues Shaping Healthcare Delivery
April 3 – May 23, 2024 | Webinar
Our Healthcare Webinar series explores cutting-edge issues shaping healthcare delivery today. It kicks off with an exciting conversation with Breanna Wong and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with insights on key applications impacting patient care and system efficiency. Next, join Robert Casanova, University College instructor and High-Reliability expert as he outlines proven strategies to help organizations achieve consistent safety and quality outcomes. The series concludes with healthcare QI experts, Sherri Hess and Jeff Weide on a deep dive into Quality and Process Improvement methodologies aimed at reducing errors, managing cost, and improving patient outcomes.
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Virtual Nursing: Now and What’s to Come
May 13, 2024 | Webinar
Panelists include: Julie Reisetter, MS, RN; Clinical Executive, West-Com & TV
Moderator: Brian G. Rosenberg, Managing Director for Transformation Delivery KPMG
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INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES (ICN)
29 – 31 May, 2024 | Rome
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of over 130 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the over 28 million nurses worldwide. Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organization for health professionals.
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To Listen
HealthcareNOW Radio Nurses Playlist
Check out our recently compiled playlist of episodes across our HealthcareNOW Radio network that feature nurses.
In the News
The American Nurses Association
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation’s 4 million registered nurses. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. Founded in 1896, and with members in all 50 states and U.S. territories, ANA is the strongest voice for the profession. Follow them @ANANursingWorld
This week, we spotlight the incredible dedication of transplant nurses 🌟. Your compassion and commitment transform lives every single day. Thank you for everything you do to make second chances possible. Cheers to you! 🎉 #TransplantNursesWeek pic.twitter.com/laCMOSbDP6
— American Nurses Association (@ANANursingWorld) April 23, 2024
The American Academy of Nursing
The American Academy of Nursing serves the public by advancing health policy and practice through the generation, synthesis, and dissemination of nursing knowledge. Academy Fellows are inducted into the organization for their extraordinary contributions to improve health locally and globally. With more than 2,900 Fellows, the Academy represents nursing’s most accomplished leaders in policy, research, administration, practice, and academia. Follow them: @AAN_Nursing
April 24, 1973 was the founding day of @AAN_Nursing , and we are soon to reach the 51st year of the Academy!
In celebration of this milestone, we have set an ambitious goal of raising $25,000 by April 24th. A generous donor will match this amount. https://t.co/WiZLIOvCWU pic.twitter.com/MM3fcMo3Q9
— American Academy of Nursing (@AAN_Nursing) April 18, 2024
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
The AANP empowers all nurse practitioners (NPs) to advance quality health care through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership. AANP is a community for NPs, NP students, and individuals or organizations interested in the NP role. There are currently more than 109,000 members. AAP is working to improve patient care and advance NP practice. Follow them @AANP_NEWS
Recipients of the 2024 AANP National Leadership Awards have been announced! Meet Dr. Kahlil Demonbreun, recipient of the Towers Pinnacle Award and Dr. Angela Golden, recipient of the Sharp Cutting Edge Award. Learn more: https://t.co/425zxrQaPg. #NPsLead pic.twitter.com/4lrYjMmlVZ
— AANP (@AANP_NEWS) April 18, 2024
AANP is now on TikTok! Follow us at aanp_news for inspiring NP testimonies, exclusive video content and more! Watch now: https://t.co/fjUZnnJryy. #NPsLead pic.twitter.com/uTR1HOZ9wc
— AANP (@AANP_NEWS) April 19, 2024
American Organization for Nurse Leadership
As the national professional organization of more than 10,000 nurse leaders, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is the voice of nursing leadership. Previously known as the American Organization for Nurse Executives (AONE), the organization changed its name in 2019 to better align with its core mission to shape health care through innovative and expert nursing leadership and vision of nursing leadership—one voice advancing health. Follow them @tweetAONL
Now Hiring: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF NURSING, UT HEALTH RGV | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley – School of Medicine: Edinburg, Texas | https://t.co/Myr4pIgDKo #jobs
— AONL (@tweetAONL) April 19, 2024
AONL is seeking candidates for key positions on the Board of Directors, including Treasurer and Regional Directors. Learn more and apply on the AONL website. https://t.co/6oxT5N3nej #NurseLeaders #AONL pic.twitter.com/mr2bc8t38u
— AONL (@tweetAONL) April 18, 2024
Unleash your nursing team’s leadership with our Developing the Leader Within program on May 14-15. Practice emotional intelligence and learn conflict management, effective communication, and more. Secure spots now! https://t.co/nIIo11mloM pic.twitter.com/sRW61u1t1q
— AONL (@tweetAONL) April 19, 2024
National Association of Neonatal Nurses
NANN is a community of registered nursing professionals at all stages of their careers who care for newborn infants born with a variety of health challenges, including prematurity, birth defects, infection, cardiac malformations, and surgical problems. For more than 30 years, NANN has supported its members and advanced the profession by providing opportunities for members to influence care for neonates and their families, collaborate with leaders and peers in their field, and gain knowledge to improve their daily practice. Follow them @NeonatalNurses.
Non-nurse NICU healthcare professionals, take advantage of NANN’s new membership, tailored specifically for you!
Enjoy access to networking opportunities, educational resources and more with our Associate Membership.
Visit https://t.co/mINkLrjFKc for info! pic.twitter.com/jhV6Wi62j2— NANN (@NeonatalNurses) April 23, 2024
To Read
Podcast: Why Nurses Leave Their Jobs
A new study breaks down the reasons nurses exit their current employment. We talked about some of the surprises in the study and what healthcare employers can do about them on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast.
Independence Blue Cross launches sixth annual Celebrate Caring campaign to recognize outstanding nurses
Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Celebrate Caring campaign, which highlights the extraordinary work nurses in the region do every day. Members of the community can help IBX recognize those special nurses who demonstrate a continued excellence when caring for others by submitting nominations at ibx.com/nurses by Sunday, May 12. National Nurses Week is May 6-12, 2024.
A. O. Fox Hospital Partnering with ONC BOCES to Provide New Home for Practical Nursing Program
Bassett Healthcare Network’s A.O. Fox Hospital and Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services (ONC BOCES) have announced a new partnership that is bringing BOCES’s practical nursing certification program to the hospital. To learn more about the ONC BOCES Practical Nursing Program and to apply, please visit oncboces.org/
ANPD readies tomorrow’s nursing professional development leaders with Wolters Kluwer EBP workflow solution
Wolters Kluwer Health announced that the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) has selected Ovid® Synthesis to help support evidence-based practice (EBP), quality improvement (QI), and research for two key programs. Participants in the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Leadership Academy and the Evidence-Based Practice Academy, as well as their mentors, will have full access to the Ovid Synthesis platform and its innovative workflow application. For more information click here.
Celebrate Nurses Week With FIGS
FIGS is launching a number of celebrations and givebacks to the nurse and healthcare community this May, including the drop of a limited-edition product capsule, sitewide discounts, the ringing of the NYSE bell, and more.
Upcoming Events
ANIA Annual Conference
May 9-11, 2024 | Chicago
Explore the latest information, best practices, and advances in nursing informatics by attending sessions and hearing from expert speakers.
Discover the newest trends and innovations from industry vendors.
Earn more than 11.0 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development, with additional workshops offering an in-depth examination of special topics of relevance.
Network with colleagues with similar and varied informatics nursing interests.
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APNA 22nd Annual Clinical Psychopharmacology Institute
June 6-9, 2024 | Rockville, MD or Virtual
Psychopharmacology Updates Planned for Nurses, by Nurses for More Than 20 Years
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2024 AANP National Conference
June 25-30, 2024 | Nashville, Tennessee
Join the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, for the largest nurse practitioner (NP) event of the year! Attend for a week filled with continuing education (CE), exclusive keynote speakers, legislative and policy updates, hands-on workshops, lively exhibitors and unparalleled collegial networking opportunities.
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