American Nurses Association

Nursa to Participate in Key Engagements at ViVE 2024

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Nursa , a nationwide platform that exists to put a nurse at the bedside of every patient in need, has announced its participation at ViVE 2024, Feb. 25-28, in Los Angeles.

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  • Nursa , a nationwide platform that exists to put a nurse at the bedside of every patient in need, has announced its participation at ViVE 2024, Feb. 25-28, in Los Angeles.
  • Nursa and its leaders also will participate in the following panels and events throughout the conference:
    9 a.m. – 3 p.m. PT – American Red Cross Blood Drive: Through a partnership with the American Red Cross and Nursa, ViVE attendees can donate blood to help address the national blood shortage and potentially save a life.
  • To learn more about Nursa and its mission to put a nurse at the bedside of every patient in need, please visit Nursa.com .
  • To request a meeting with a Nursa leader during ViVE, please contact [email protected] .

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Receives New Grant to Combat Racism through Nursing Education

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, a groundbreaking initiative of the American Nurses Association, has awarded funding to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) to better prepare nurses to address racism in academic and clinical settings.

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  • The National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, a groundbreaking initiative of the American Nurses Association, has awarded funding to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) to better prepare nurses to address racism in academic and clinical settings.
  • AACN was intentional about embedding a strong emphasis on addressing racism through nursing education in the latest competency standards that shape curriculum in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, titled The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education .
  • The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing representing more than 865 schools of nursing nationwide.
  • AACN establishes quality standards for nursing education, influences the nursing profession to improve health care, and promotes public support of baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, research and practice.

CMS Includes the Patient Activation Measure in its Merit-Based Incentive Payment System Starting in 2024

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) measures a patient’s knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage their health.

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  • The Patient Activation Measure (PAM) measures a patient’s knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage their health.
  • Activated patients feel comfortable advocating for themselves and asking for support from their care team to manage their own health.
  • “It’s incredibly gratifying to see CMS include the Patient Activation Measure Performance Measure in its program as a high priority outcome measure.
  • “As a practice that uses the Patient Activation Measure and participates in MIPS, we're incredibly excited to see that PAM will be a MIPS measure going forward.

HD Nursing Announces Client Advisory Board Dedicated to Elevating Patient Safety and Nursing Quality Nationwide

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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HD Nursing , the leading patient safety solution that combines predictive analytics with individualized fall and pressure injury prevention, introduces its esteemed Client Advisory Board, a diverse group of accomplished professionals in healthcare.

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  • HD Nursing , the leading patient safety solution that combines predictive analytics with individualized fall and pressure injury prevention, introduces its esteemed Client Advisory Board, a diverse group of accomplished professionals in healthcare.
  • The board aims to advance HD Nursing's mission to provide safer patient care by enhancing nursing quality and improve the health of communities and the nation consistent with the American Nurses Association’s Nurses on Boards Coalition® through a collaborative national network of nursing leadership.
  • "We are honored to welcome these distinguished professionals to our Client Advisory Board," says Dr. Amy Hester, PhD, RN, BC, FAAN, Chairwoman and CEO, HD Nursing.
  • We look forward to the impactful contributions of our esteemed board members to provide safer patient care and nursing excellence nationwide."

Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing Appoints New Dean

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kimberly Glassman, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL, FAAN, has been appointed as the new Dean of the Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing (PSON) and Vice President for Nursing Academic Affairs of the Mount Sinai Health System, effective Friday, December 29.

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  • Kimberly Glassman, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL, FAAN, has been appointed as the new Dean of the Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing.
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kimberly Glassman, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL, FAAN, has been appointed as the new Dean of the Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing (PSON) and Vice President for Nursing Academic Affairs of the Mount Sinai Health System, effective Friday, December 29.
  • The unique, integrated relationship between PSON and the Mount Sinai Health System supports our nursing students with combined classroom and clinical experiences."
  • "The unique, integrated relationship between PSON and the Mount Sinai Health System supports our nursing students with combined classroom and clinical experiences, providing a rich foundation for their entry into clinical practice and their nursing career."

World's First Burn Nursing Specialty Certification Launched by BCEN

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for specialty certification across the emergency nursing spectrum, today announced the worldwide launch of the Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) burn nursing specialty certification. To earn the CBRN credential, eligible RNs and APRNs must pass a rigorous national exam spanning the burn nursing continuum including prehospital care and initial management, acute and critical care, post-acute rehabilitation, outpatient and community care, and aftercare and reintegration, as well as injury prevention, education, and psychosocial patient and family support.

Key Points: 
  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) , the benchmark for specialty certification across the emergency nursing spectrum, today announced the worldwide launch of the Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) burn nursing specialty certification.
  • In a new burn nursing video (at https://youtu.be/qonuCqH3k5Q ), burn nurse experts and American Burn Association (ABA) leadership comment on the development and future impact of BCEN's CBRN certification program.
  • Learn more about burn injuries, burn care and burn nursing in Burn Nursing Excellence: The CBRN .
  • Development of the CBRN certification program by BCEN began in summer 2021 in collaboration with the ABA and leading burn nursing experts, following the August 2020 American Nurses Association recognition of burn nursing as a nursing specialty and years of advocacy and efforts by the ABA and the burn nursing community.

Winners of Sharecare Awards revealed live at HLTH on Monday, Oct. 9

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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ATLANTA and LAS VEGAS, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR), the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, today announced that the final winners in the fifth annual Sharecare Awards, held in partnership with HLTH, will be revealed on Monday, Oct. 9, at 3:40 p.m. PT on the Sky Stage.

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  • While recipients of Foundation of the Year, Person of the Year, and the coveted Sharing Care Award will be revealed during the live event, GRAMMY Award-winning singer, actress, and philanthropist Ashanti also will be honored on stage with a Sharecare Award for Lifetime Achievement.
  • Ashanti also is a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness, supporting TouchPoint Solutions , a technology company that makes stress-relieving digital heath wearable devices, and her sister Kenashia’s company, Wife of Creation , which is a wellness lifestyle brand.
  • Also speaking on HLTH’s official agenda is Sharecare’s Dr. Francesca Rinaldo, senior vice president of clinical strategy and innovation, who will appear on the panel Home Health’s In Escrow.
  • Throughout HLTH 2023, Sharecare representatives will showcase the company’s comprehensive care solutions for employers, health plans, and providers at Booth #3828 on the Exhibit Hall floor.

Compass One Healthcare Launches Third Annual Socktober Campaign with New Partners and Expanded Reach

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Compass One Healthcare (Compass One), powered by Morrison Healthcare , Crothall Healthcare , and CCL Hospitality Group , have teamed up this year to promote “Socktober,” an annual campaign during which socks are collected to donate to local charities and shelters.

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  • Compass One Healthcare (Compass One), powered by Morrison Healthcare , Crothall Healthcare , and CCL Hospitality Group , have teamed up this year to promote “Socktober,” an annual campaign during which socks are collected to donate to local charities and shelters.
  • Compass One started the annual campaign in 2021 and has since helped collect more than 310,000 socks.
  • It’s the largest nursing conference in the U.S. taking place from October 12-14, during which attendees are encouraged to donate winter socks.
  • “Each pair of donated socks is a small ray of hope for those in need,” said Bobby Kutteh, Compass One’s chief executive officer.

As Nurses Struggle With High Rates of Substance Use, Lionrock Launches Specialized Treatment Programs

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Today, Lionrock , the inventor of online SUD treatment and recovery services in the United States, announced treatment programs dedicated to providing nursing professionals the confidential care they need.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Lionrock , the inventor of online SUD treatment and recovery services in the United States, announced treatment programs dedicated to providing nursing professionals the confidential care they need.
  • Nurses understand this too, choosing Lionrock at a higher rate than their actual representation in the U.S. workforce.
  • Founded in 2010, Lionrock is the leading telehealth provider of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery services in the United States.
  • Lionrock provides evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders, at the Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient levels of care, including medication-assisted treatment, and continuing care.

Healthcare Plus Solutions Group Releases Latest Models of Care Insight Survey

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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Today, Healthcare Plus Solutions Group (HPSG) announced the launch of its latest Models of Care Insight Study in partnership with Joslin Insight.

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  • Today, Healthcare Plus Solutions Group (HPSG) announced the launch of its latest Models of Care Insight Study in partnership with Joslin Insight.
  • “We identified critical gaps between leadership and the frontline in the first Models of Care Insight Study,” said HPSG Co-founder Quint Studer.
  • These roles - certified nursing assistants (CNAs), charge nurses, and ancillary/auxiliary staff - are the focus of the latest Models of Care Insight Study.
  • Results of the Models of Care Insight Study Part II survey will be revealed at Healthcare Plus Solutions Group’s 2023 Solutions Summit in Chicago, IL on September 28.