NursesNOW Roundup July 2022
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.
After a two year long celebration starting with Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday, The Year of the Nurse concluded at the end of 2021. You can still access any of the The American Nurses Association’s The Year of The Nurse webinars on demand. With the global pandemic still surging on, we still honor and celebrate nurses on the front line everyday. Check out this calendar of 2022 Nursing Recognition Dates to celebrate the nurses in your life. We are also wrapping up National Nurses Month.
Spotlight On
Congratulations to the 2022 HIMSS Award Recipients!
The HIMSS-ANI Nursing Informatics Leadership Award recognizes a nursing informatics leader who demonstrates significant leadership contributions by optimizing health engagements and care outcomes through information and technology. Congratulations Marisa Wilson, DNSc, MHSc, CPHIMS, RN-BC, FAMIA, FIAHSI, FAAN (@DrMLWilson.)
Follow: @HIMSS
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
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 on Twitter @ANANursingWorld
Congrats to the 2022 NursePitch™ Finalists! #Nurses from across the country brought their bold ideas for #health and #healthcare to center stage! Thank you to our #NursePitch sponsor @MoxieScrubs! #ANAInnovation @HIMSS
Learn more: https://t.co/yZkaNiXcyH pic.twitter.com/cS7LzWVu6J
— Nurses Association (@ANANursingWorld) July 24, 2022
American Academy of Nursing
The American Academy of Nursing serves the public and the nursing profession by advancing health policy, practice, and science through organizational excellence and effective nursing leadership. The Academy and its members more than 2,700 members, known as Fellows, create and execute knowledge-driving and policy-related initiates to drive reform of America’s health system.. Follow them on Twitter @AAN_Nursing
The @AAN_Nursing is thrilled to announce the Class of 2022 Fellows. This year’s inductees are the largest class of Fellows to date, representing 35 states, DC, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands & 17 countries. Read more: https://t.co/M4hHpoGot4
— American Academy of Nursing (@AAN_Nursing) July 26, 2022
The Academy is pleased to announce Dr. Sean Clarke, @NYUNursing, as the new Editor-in-Chief of its official journal, @NursingOutlook, published by @ElsevierConnect. Read more: https://t.co/M4hHpoGot4 pic.twitter.com/ty2hIfoXIJ
— American Academy of Nursing (@AAN_Nursing) July 20, 2022
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 on Twitter @AANP_NEWS
AANP Member Spotlight: AANP Fellows Drs. Erin Athey and Christina Calamaro talk about the work that landed them the @JNJnursing Nurses Innovate QuickFire Challenge grant. Read more: https://t.co/sDsT4Xikhn. #NPsLead
— AANP (@AANP_NEWS) July 25, 2022
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 on Twitter @tweetAONL
In a recent episode of AONL’s Today in Nursing Leadership podcast, Crystal Morales discusses how implementing a director of nurse wellbeing helped repair and improve nurses mental and physical health through critical resources and education. https://t.co/05R429IBSp
— AONL (@tweetAONL) July 25, 2022
Nominations for candidates for the Board of Directors for Regions 4, 5, 7 and 9 are being accepted through August 9.https://t.co/6oxT5N3nej
— AONL (@tweetAONL) July 23, 2022
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 on Twitter @NeonatalNurses.
In order to care for others, nurses need to care for themselves. Read the bonus July Hill to the NICU on nurse mental health: https://t.co/Ysi4FOCgY9 pic.twitter.com/rPFY1SCq58
— NANN (@NeonatalNurses) July 26, 2022
ONE WEEK LEFT to save on #NANNinVegas registration! Register to attend live in Las Vegas OR virtually from anywhere in the world by Monday, August 1 at 11:59pm CT for Early Bird pricing: https://t.co/5DYBFf3Fqd pic.twitter.com/D8Ptqossy1
— NANN (@NeonatalNurses) July 25, 2022
To Read
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As U.S. Covid hospitalizations climb, a chronic nursing shortage is worsening. Hospitals across the country continue to struggle to hire and retain enough nurses, as the spread of the BA.5 subvariant adds to caseloads.
HealthcareNOW Radio’s Nurse Lauren
Nurse Lauren is HealthcareNOW Radio’s content contributor for NursesNOW. Her passion for pediatrics led her to become a newborn/infant ICU nurse at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Nurse Lauren, RN, is an avid gym goer and health advocate who enjoys improving the well-being of others through fitness and nutrition. She is a proud graduate of Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions (@DrexelCNHP) and Choate Rosemary Hall (@goChoate.) Check out her blog posts and Wellness Wednesday tips.
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Events to Attend
NANN’s 38th Annual Conference | In-Person or Virtual
Provided by: National Association of Neonatal Nurses
Date: September 14 – 17, 2022 | Las Vegas
Description: Join us live and in person in the heart of the Las Vegas strip or attend virtually for a new hybrid conference experience this year. Once again held during Neonatal Nurses Week, we’ll celebrate our profession and learning, leading, and leveling up together! By the end of the conference, you’ll feel refreshed and inspired to make innovative changes that nurture you and transform your career and the care you provide. Online group membership registration is available this year! Create your perfect custom conference experience. Attend in person and then watch sessions you missed at your convenience on demand.
Register: here
Follow: #NANNinVegas, @NeonatalNurses
6th Edition of Nursing World Conference | In-Person or Virtual
Date: October 27 – 29, 2022
Description: Distinguished speakers, researchers, scientists, academicians, nurses, nursing practitioners, healthcare professionals, midwives, clinicians, and industry giants from around the world will present outstanding research that informs improvements in nursing practice, education, and management at this conference. The global congress provides an opportunity to network with nursing colleagues, academicians, researchers, and clinical practitioners who will present evidence-based discoveries for improving patient care quality and safety, as well as healthcare delivery systems in global health. This conference provides a wonderful opportunity for all nursing professionals to learn about current trends in nursing practice around the world. Keynote addresses, oral presentations, poster sessions by young researchers and students, seminars, and networking opportunities are all part of this three-day event.
Register: here
Follow: #NWC2022, @NursingConf
