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B.C. Honours Excellence in Nursing

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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BURNABY, British Columbia, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC), the professional association in the province representing all four nursing designations, is proud to honour the exceptional individuals who have demonstrated excellence in nursing practice including rising stars in the profession, lifetime achievement, research, advocacy, innovation, education and leadership at the 2020 Nursing Awards of Excellence.

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  • BURNABY, British Columbia, Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC), the professional association in the province representing all four nursing designations, is proud to honour the exceptional individuals who have demonstrated excellence in nursing practice including rising stars in the profession, lifetime achievement, research, advocacy, innovation, education and leadership at the 2020 Nursing Awards of Excellence.
  • This is NNPBCs third nursing awards of excellence ceremony, the first to be held virtually due to COVID-19, and remains a unique opportunity to showcase unity in the profession by ensuring that all four nursing designations in British Columbia (Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse and Registered Psychiatric Nurse), are recognized for their contributions to nursing and healthcare.
  • The Nursing Awards of Excellence showcase the strength, depth and resiliency of our profession.
  • Nursing Excellence Award winners for 2020 include:
    NP Primary Care Clinics: Axis NP Primary Care Clinic, Health Care on Yates Primary Care Clinic, Nexus NP Primary Care Clinic- Excellence in Nursing Advocacy
    NNPBC represents all four of B.C.s nursing designations and serves as the voice for professional practice, advocacy and leadership.

United Health Foundation Partners with Florida State University to Establish Graduate-Level Concentration in Military Health

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The three-year partnership will establish a graduate-level concentration in Military Health.

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  • The three-year partnership will establish a graduate-level concentration in Military Health.
  • The three-year partnership with Florida State University College of Nursing will create a new graduate-level concentration in Military Health to train nurse practitioners to provide high-quality care for active-duty military service members, veterans, citizen soldiers and their families.
  • Thanks to the United Health Foundation, we can prepare a new generation of health care providers specialized in Military Health so they are better prepared to meet veterans needs across Florida and the nation.
  • We are so grateful to the United Health Foundation for its partnership and generous support of this important initiative, said John Thrasher, president, Florida State University.

U.S. Nursing Leadership Supports Practice/Academic Partnerships during the COVID-19 Crisis

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Monday, March 30, 2020
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CHICAGO, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The leaders of 10* nursing organizations have issued a policy brief that calls for academic-practice partnerships between health care facilities and prelicensure registered nursing (RN) and practical/vocational nursing (PN/VN) programs across the country during the COVID-19 crisis.

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  • CHICAGO, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The leaders of 10* nursing organizations have issued a policy brief that calls for academic-practice partnerships between health care facilities and prelicensure registered nursing (RN) and practical/vocational nursing (PN/VN) programs across the country during the COVID-19 crisis.
  • COVID-19 represents an unparalleled moment in time for nursing students to assist the nation in a time of crisis and learn the principles of population health and emergency management.
  • Mission: NCSBN empowers and supports nursing regulators in their mandate to protect the public.
  • *National Council of State Boards of Nursing, National League for Nursing, American Organization for Nursing Leadership, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, National Student Nurses' Association, American Nurses Association

B.C. Honours Excellence in Nursing

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Monday, December 9, 2019
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC), the only professional association in the province representing all four nursing designations, is proud to honour 18 exceptional individuals who have demonstrated excellence in nursing practice including rising stars in the profession, lifetime achievement, research, advocacy, innovation, education and leadership at the 2019 Nursing Awards of Excellence.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC), the only professional association in the province representing all four nursing designations, is proud to honour 18 exceptional individuals who have demonstrated excellence in nursing practice including rising stars in the profession, lifetime achievement, research, advocacy, innovation, education and leadership at the 2019 Nursing Awards of Excellence.
  • This is NNPBCs second nursing awards of excellence ceremony and continues to be a unique opportunity to showcase unity in the profession by ensuring that all four nursing designations in British Columbia (Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse and Registered Psychiatric Nurse), are recognized for their contributions to nursing and healthcare.
  • The Nursing Awards of Excellence demonstrate the strength of the profession by showcasing nurses exemplary work across all designations, domains of practice and sectors.
  • Nursing Excellence Award winners for 2019 include:
    NNPBC represents all four of B.C.s nursing designations and serves as the voice for professional practice, advocacy and leadership, and is the jurisdictional representative to the Canadian Nurses Association.

SimpliFi President James Quick Named to Advisory Council of the National League for Nursing Foundation for Nursing Education

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SimpliFi, a workforce solutions company that helps health systems grow their number of full-time RNs while effectively managing the staff needed for fluctuations in census, today announced SimpliFi President James Quick has been named to the Advisory Council of The National League for Nursing (NLN) Foundation for Nursing Education.

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  • NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SimpliFi, a workforce solutions company that helps health systems grow their number of full-time RNs while effectively managing the staff needed for fluctuations in census, today announced SimpliFi President James Quick has been named to the Advisory Council of The National League for Nursing (NLN) Foundation for Nursing Education.
  • For more than 125 years, the NLN has been the premier organization for nurse faculty, schools of nursing, and leaders in nursing education.
  • The NLN Foundation for Nursing Education was created to be a guiding force in aligning foundation support of scholarship, research, and faculty development with current priorities in nursing education and practice.
  • "It is an honor to join the NLN Foundation's Advisory Council in order to support the NLN's mission of promoting excellence in nursing education in order to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce," said James Quick, president at SimpliFi.

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Announces 2019 International Award Recipients

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Sunday, June 23, 2019
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) is proud to announce the nurses and healthcare professionals being honored for their contributions to professional excellence with the 2019 International Awards for Nursing Excellence.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) is proud to announce the nurses and healthcare professionals being honored for their contributions to professional excellence with the 2019 International Awards for Nursing Excellence.
  • These awards recognizing achievements in the fields of research, leadership/professionalism, education/technology, communications, nursing practice, and chapter activity/membership will be presented during the 45th Biennial Convention, 16-20 November 2019 in Washington, DC, USA.
  • Sigma's International Awards for Nursing Excellence are based on the society's dedication to fostering high professional nursing standards, recognizing superior achievement, developing leadership, and encouraging creative work.
  • "Recipients of Sigma's International Awards for Nursing Excellence are recognized by their peers for their superior achievement and dedication to the advancement of global health.

Abilene Christian University's Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Receives Widely Recognized Accreditation

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Friday, November 9, 2018
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DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Abilene Christian University (ACU) has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( http://www.ccneaccreditation.org ).

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Abilene Christian University (ACU) has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( http://www.ccneaccreditation.org ).
  • "We are pleased to see this confirmation of our nursing programs through this national recognition," says Dr. Phil Schubert, President of Abilene Christian University.
  • ACU's online Doctor of Nursing Practice program is designed to further develop a nurse's clinical and leadership skills as a medical professional through a combination of online learning and practical applications in the workplace.
  • The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at ACU is 39-credit hours and offers two specializations in Executive Nursing Leadership and Advance Practice Nurse.