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2024 Oncology Nurse Advisor Summit Shatters Attendance Records

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Over 2,200 attendees enriched their knowledge in disease-specific and supportive care topics during the 9th Annual Oncology Nurse Advisor (ONA) Summit, which occurred from March 21-24, 2024.

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  • Over 2,200 attendees enriched their knowledge in disease-specific and supportive care topics during the 9th Annual Oncology Nurse Advisor (ONA) Summit, which occurred from March 21-24, 2024.
  • New to the 2024 Summit was a one-day pre-conference Hematology Intensive on March 21 titled, What’s Blood Got to Do With It?
  • Also new to the Summit was the Real Solutions Virtual Poster Gallery, which presented real-life, innovative strategies and quality improvement solutions submitted by oncology nurses, which were selected for the Summit through a blind review by ONA Summit course directors.
  • Paula Anastasia, MN, RN, AOCN®, GYN Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, UCLA Health Sciences, participated in the Summit as Clinical Advisor, Peer Reviewer and Expert Moderator.

Nurse Practitioners Sweep Three U.S. News & World Report Best Jobs Rankings

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas , Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) applauds the recognition of nurse practitioners (NPs) in U.S News & World Report's "Best Jobs" rankings for 2024, which lists the profession first in three categories. In its recently released rankings, the NP profession is the number one career in the 100 Best Jobs, Best Health Care Jobs and Best STEM Jobs lists.

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  • Profession Ranks #1 for Best Job, Health Care Job and STEM Job
    AUSTIN, Texas , Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) applauds the recognition of nurse practitioners (NPs) in U.S News & World Report's "Best Jobs" rankings for 2024, which lists the profession first in three categories.
  • In its recently released rankings, the NP profession is the number one career in the 100 Best Jobs , Best Health Care Jobs and Best STEM Jobs lists.
  • "The NP profession is thrilled to be recognized as the top job across three of U.S. News & World Report's Best Jobs rankings this year," said Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, president of AANP.
  • The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties.

AANP Spotlights Five Critical Health Care Trends to Watch

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) has identified five critical health trends that will impact the delivery of patient-centered health care in 2024 and beyond.

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  • The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) has identified five critical health trends that will impact the delivery of patient-centered health care in 2024 and beyond.
  • "Patients deserve access to high-quality health care nationwide, and NPs are urging other health care leaders and policymakers to prioritize policies that make health care more efficient and effective by making 2024 the Year of Patient-Centered Health Care."
  • Primary Care Providers are Screening for Both Physical and Mental Health – NPs and other primary care providers are at the forefront of patient care, screening for both physical and mental health problems.
  • As The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, AANP represents the interests of NPs as providers of high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive, patient-centered health care.

Frontier Nursing University Names Paula Alexander-Delpech as the University’s First Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Versailles, Kentucky, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Kentucky -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that current Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, has been selected as the university’s first Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success.

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  • Versailles, Kentucky, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Kentucky -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that current Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, has been selected as the university’s first Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success.
  • The role of the Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success is to fully incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to promote student success and retention throughout the FNU community.
  • “Utilizing her expertise as our first Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success is an essential step in infusing DEI efforts throughout the university’s operations.
  • “I am honored to be appointed to this new role as the Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success,” Dr. Alexander-Delpech said.

This Week in Health News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the healthcare industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The ranks of NPs grew by 8.5%, from 355,000 in 2022, to 385,000 licensed NPs in 2023.
  • From Nov. 12 to 18, AANP joins with patients, health care providers and local communities in celebrating this growth and the countless contributions made by NPs to strengthen the health care system.
  • "Experiencing loss and navigating grief is life-changing for young children," said Jeanette Betancourt Ed.D., Senior Vice President of U.S. Social Impact, Sesame Workshop.
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Nurse Practitioner Profession Grows to 385,000 Strong

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) released new data on the eve of National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week affirming the robust growth of the NP role. The ranks of NPs grew by 8.5%, from 355,000 in 2022, to 385,000 licensed NPs in 2023. From Nov. 12 to 18, AANP joins with patients, health care providers and local communities in celebrating this growth and the countless contributions made by NPs to strengthen the health care system.

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  • During National Nurse Practitioner Week, AANP Applauds NPs for Their Incredible Contributions to Patient Health, Celebrates Continued Expansion of the Workforce
    AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) released new data on the eve of National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week affirming the robust growth of the NP role.
  • "NPs can increase access to high-quality primary, acute and mental health care for patients of all ages in every community."
  • The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties.
  • As The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, AANP represents the interests of NPs as providers of high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive, patient-centered health care.

Co-Founder of Nurse Practitioner Role Is Honored on Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery

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Saturday, November 11, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is proud to announce  Dr. Loretta C. Ford, co-founder of the first nurse practitioner (NP) program, was an honored guest at the Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Ford, who will turn 103 years old in December, was recognized for her outstanding service as a World War II Army Air Corps Nurse veteran.

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  • Co-Founder of Nurse Practitioner Role, Dr. Loretta C. Ford Is Honored on Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery
    "It was a wonderful honor."
  • She served her country as a nurse working at stateside military bases in Florida and Maine.
  • On Nov. 12, we kick off National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week , and  I cannot think of a more important health care hero than Dr. Ford.
  • The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties.

Insulet Spotlights Diabetes Awareness on World Diabetes Day and Throughout November

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products, today announced a series of initiatives in recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day.

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  • Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products, today announced a series of initiatives in recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day.
  • “World Diabetes Day may be just one day on the calendar, but for those living with diabetes, every day requires resilience and strength.
  • #JustMyType Social Media Campaign – Insulet is encouraging the global diabetes community to create awareness and increase representation of people with diabetes through its #JustMyType campaign.
  • To learn more about diabetes or to access helpful resources for living with diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association , JDRF , and the International Diabetes Federation.

AANP Applauds Senate Introduction of ICAN Act

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) commends Sens. Merkley (D-OR) and Lummis (R-WY) for introducing the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act in the U.S. Senate. This legislation would improve health care access for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by removing federal barriers to practice for nurse practitioners (NPs) and other advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).

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  • Merkley (D-OR) and Lummis (R-WY) for introducing the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act in the U.S. Senate.
  • AANP applauds the introduction of the ICAN Act by Senators Merkley and Lummis in the U.S. Senate, and we urge its swift passage by Congress."
  • AANP strongly supports the ICAN Act and efforts to modernize policies that will ensure every American has timely access to high-quality health care from their chosen health care provider.
  • The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties.

Two in Five Americans Report Unreasonable Health Care Wait Times

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), the nation's largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioner (NPs), today released the results of a new national survey of U.S. adults conducted in April 2023 that found more than 40% of respondents have experienced a "longer than reasonable" wait for health care. According to the survey, nearly half of those who experienced unreasonable wait times gave up seeking an appointment and did not receive care. This includes patients seeking critical mental health services.

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  • According to the survey, nearly half of those who experienced unreasonable wait times gave up seeking an appointment and did not receive care.
  • "These results are an eye-opening look at the state of access to care in our health care system," said AANP President Stephen Ferrara, DNP.
  • "We can help shorten wait times and give patients timely access to the care they need by removing barriers to America's 355,000 NPs."
  • Giving patients the freedom to choose their health care provider is the first step in ensuring that, as a nation, we improve access to care and increase positive health outcomes for all.