NursesNOW Roundup January 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.
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HIMSS Champions the ANCC NI-BC Certified Informatics Nurses Designation Change
HIMSS joins the Alliance for Nursing informatics (ANI), American Nurses Association (ANA), and other supporting organizations in the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Informatics Nurses board certification credential change from RN-BC to NI-BC in the fourth quarter of 2023. This monumental, long-awaited, and timely transformed credential now clearly identifies informaticists who have completed the journey to attain this esteemed, globally recognized nursing profession specialty certification.
AI-Driven Healthcare Innovation: Bridging the Gap – 4.5 CE Credits
Webinar dates: February 9, March 1, and April 5, 2024
Webinar time: 12-1:30pm EST
This activity is intended for physicians, nurses, mid-levels and pharmacists who care for patients and use artificial intelligence tools.
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In the News
ANA
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
Refresh your #InfectionPrevention & Control knowledge with a new training module from ANA’s #ProjectFirstline examining antimicrobial 🦠 resistance & the pivotal role that clinical #nurses play in mitigating this global health concern. Register for free: https://t.co/s0aCcCSiMn pic.twitter.com/abTz4n8jHa
— American Nurses Association (@ANANursingWorld) January 30, 2024
ANA returns w/ another series of free virtual ANA #Innovation Lounges. Join us 2/21 from 6pm-7:30pm ET for our first virtual event this year. Discover how #nursing research can redefine the future of #healthcare & opportunities for #nurses to get involved https://t.co/UoXouRi7AH pic.twitter.com/h0dSRHHajN
— American Nurses Association (@ANANursingWorld) January 30, 2024
AAN
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
The 2024 @AAN_Nursing Fellowship Application is now open. The online application portal as well as the application guide and instructions can be accessed via https://t.co/2AdIG829CR
The deadline to apply is February 15, 2024. pic.twitter.com/kh3jTbY61R
— American Academy of Nursing (@AAN_Nursing) January 9, 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
300+ Nurse Practitioners are flooding Capitol Hill this week to advocate for Patients Access to high quality Health Care #AANPHPC pic.twitter.com/Xal3uqz5MK
— Michelle Wade NP (@mwadenp) January 28, 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
Join the Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship Program! Applications open until Feb. 19. Propel nurse-led innovation, enhance leadership skills, and drive transformative change in health care. Don’t miss out—apply now! 💡🏥 https://t.co/pv4fJegtZr
— AONL (@tweetAONL) January 30, 2024
👩⚕️ Nurses continue to lead as the most trusted profession! For the 22nd consecutive year, 78% of U.S. adults recognize the high honesty and ethical standards of nurses, according to an annual Gallup poll. https://t.co/T6VnQq5MCQ
— AONL (@tweetAONL) January 29, 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.
Explore the various purchasing options for NANN’s RNC Certification Review Course and seize the opportunity to save with our exclusive institutional discounts!https://t.co/iUqCxwHihX pic.twitter.com/SWMOqnawxf
— NANN (@NeonatalNurses) January 29, 2024
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Ignite Change in Nursing by Taking the State of Nursing Survey Today!
Welcome to the third annual State of Nursing Survey. This survey aims to delve deep into the heart of the nursing profession, unraveling the challenges, aspirations, and unfiltered sentiments of nurses across the spectrum. We encourage you to take five minutes to complete the survey, and to share it with your colleagues, for in your experiences and insights lies the opportunity to guide the future of the nursing profession.
Proposed Federal Nursing Home Staffing Standards Will Be Too Little, Too Late U.S. News and World Report: Without changes, the latest proposals don’t go far enough to help nursing home residents with safety and quality of life.
Mourning the loss of Dr. Claire Fagin and recognizing her impact on the field of nursing We want to recognize the significant contributions of Claire M. Fagin, Ph.D., R.N., to the field of nursing and nursing research as we mourn her passing this month at the age of 97.
Upcoming 2024 Events
AONL 2024 – Inspiring Leaders Conference
April 8-11, 2024, | New Orleans
Discover cutting-edge practices, earn professional continuing education credits, and explore innovative solutions. Whether you’re a seasoned nurse executive or new to your leadership journey, AONL 2024 offers the inspiration and empowerment you seek. Register now and be a part of shaping the future of nursing leadership!
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