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Nursing Work Environment Shapes Relationship Between EHR & Quality of Care
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
In a first-of-its-kind study, Penn Nursing's Center for Health Outcomes & Policy Research (CHOPR) has examined nurse satisfaction with EHR systems and the concurrent effects of EHR adoption level and the hospital work environment on usability and quality outcomes. Data from more than 12,000 nurses at 353 hospitals in four states show that the work environment is associated with all EHR usability outcomes, with nurses in hospitals with better environments being less likely than nurses in less favorable environments to report dissatisfaction with EHR systems.
Penn Nursing Ranked #1 Nursing School in the World Four Years Running
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) remains the number one nursing school in the world according to a recent ranking by QS World University. The rankings highlight the world's top universities in 48 different subject areas (as of 2019) based on academic reputation, employer reputation, and research impact. This is the fourth consecutive year that Penn Nursing has taken the top spot.
Maureen Lichtveld Joins the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Advisory Board
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Maureen Lichtveld, MD, MPH, professor and chair of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, joins the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) Advisory Board. Through her more than 35 years of experience in environmental public health, she will help support the school's mission and contribute diverse perspectives to JHSON's local and global work.
Nursing Workforce Development Funds Chopped from Trump Budget Proposal
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
The AANA expresses concerns in response to President Trump's proposed cuts to Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development funding.
UIC remains strong in US News graduate schools rankings
University of Illinois at Chicago
The University of Illinois at Chicago continues to be recognized for its academic strength in the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.
We Must Be Vigilant of the Precursors to Violence Against Women
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
In the U.S. 3 to 4 million women are abused, and more than 1,500 are killed by their abusers each year. But how do we know who is at the greatest risk? Enter Jacquelyn Campbell, PhD, RN, FAAN and the Danger Assessment, a tool she created that helps to determine the likelihood an abused woman has of being killed by her current or ex intimate partner.
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) Ranks No.1 by U.S. News & World Report
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) maintains its standing as the nation's top accredited graduate nursing program, ranking No. 1 for both its master's and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs in U.S. News & World Report's (USN&WR) 2020 rankings. The DNP program moved up one spot from last year, while the master's program retained its ranking as No. 1. Additionally, the school is ranked No. 1 by USN&WR for its online offerings.
Rush University Receives High Grades from U.S. News
Rush University Medical Center
Rush University earned high rankings in the U.S. News & World Report's 2020 edition of Best Graduate Schools: Two College of Nursing programs were ranked as the best in the nation and Rush University has eight graduate programs ranked in the top five in the nation in healthcare overall.
Giving Nurses the Tools to Address Unmet Needs of the 21st Century
George Washington University
Faced with the surge in "diseases of despair," policymakers and leaders in the health care sector are beginning to see the limitations of the current highly centralized, medicalized system of providing health care. A new report commissioned by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says the nursing profession has a historic opportunity to address this public health crisis of the 21st century.
Nurses Reflect on the Benefits of Certification
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses joins hospitals and healthcare organizations to celebrate and recognize nurses who have achieved certification as part of Certified Nurses Day March 19. More than 120,000 acute and critical care nurses hold AACN Certification Corporation credentials.
Columbia School of Nursing Researchers Awarded Two Grants From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Unit
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Grants Totaling $3.73 Million Will Support Research To Improve Infection Prevention in Hospitals and Strengthen Patient Care Through Social Networks in Medical Home Settings
Ask Me Five: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Urge Patients to Be Proactive in Their Healthcare
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
Very often it's hard for a patient to know what to ask their anesthesia provider before they have surgery. The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and its members offer five questions patients can ask to be proactive in their healthcare.
FAU Launches New Second-degree, Part-Time Bachelor of Science in Nursing Track
Florida Atlantic University
FAU's new BSN degree is designed to prepare working professionals with a bachelor's degree or higher in another discipline, as professional nurses who are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses to secure licensure as a registered nurse.
Study finds a lack of adequate hydration among the elderly
UCLA School of Nursing
Drinking enough water is a concern for everyone, but the elderly are particularly prone to underhydration and dehydration. A new UCLA School of Nursing study shows that these conditions are likely to be under-recognized, bringing on health problems ranging from urinary tract infections to frequent falls.
New Electronic Order Set Helps Reduce ECG Overmonitoring
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
A computerized order set may help reduce the persistent problem of overmonitoring hospitalized patients. Appropriate monitoring increased after an order set was introduced into the EHR, prompting providers to order ECG monitoring per American Heart Association practice standards.
Researchers search for solutions to 'invisible threat' that affects cancer care workers
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
A study from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center sought to improve nurses' handling of chemotherapy by delivering an educational intervention with quarterly reminders and tailored messages. But despite the strong study design and quality intervention, it did not increase use of protective gear.
Penn Nursing Ranked #1 Nursing School in the World Four Years Running
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) remains the number one nursing school in the world according to a recent ranking by QS World University. The rankings highlight the world's top universities in 48 different subject areas (as of 2019) based on academic reputation, employer reputation, and research impact. This is the fourth consecutive year that Penn Nursing has taken the top spot.
Complex Medication Regimens Create Challenges for Home Health Care
New York University
Medically high-risk patients and communication breakdowns between providers contribute to the difficulty of medication management for older adults receiving home health care, finds a study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
ARN President-Elect Barbara J. Lutz, Recognized by the American Heart Association for Stroke Caregiver Readiness Model
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
ARN President-Elect Barbara J. Lutz was honored with the Stroke Article of the Year Award.
Testing tools to ease stress of parents caring for kids aided by medical technology at home
Children who depend on medical technology--feeding tubes, oxygen, or mechanical ventilators and other devices to stay alive--represent about 20 percent of all children discharged from hospitals nationally. But they account for about 60 percent of all health-care spending, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing researcher Val Toly said.
Edward J. Benz Jr., MD, Named Member of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Advisory Board
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Edward J. Benz Jr., MD, joins the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) Nursing Advisory Board bringing extensive experience and perspective as a leader in academia, internal medicine, mentorship, and research. He is the Richard and Susan Smith Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Professor of Pediatrics and Genetics at Harvard Medical School, President and CEO Emeritus for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Director Emeritus of the Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center.
Mock hospital allows UAH's nursing students to practice rescuing "patients" under pressure
University of Alabama Huntsville
The Leadership and Management in Nursing course, offered by UAH's College of Nursing, includes a "mock hospital" experience that allows faculty members to assess the students' clinical skills and critical thinking abilities prior to launching them into their preceptorship.
Rutgers Promotes Safe Patient Handling Practices to Reduce Health Care Worker Injuries
Rutgers School of Public Health
Nurses, nurse aids, orderlies, emergency medical technicians and physical and occupational therapists have some of the highest numbers of nonfatal occupational injuries. Chronic back pain and musculoskeletal injuries resulting from unsafe patient handling contribute to days missed from work and employee compensation claims and are a leading reason these professionals change careers.
Study Offers Insight Into State of Nurses' Work Environments
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Results from AACN's fourth national survey of critical care nurses indicate work environments have improved overall but areas of concern persist, including staffing, job satisfaction and workplace abuse.
Penn Nursing Experts Avail 2 Discuss #MeaslesOutbreak & Vaccine Hesitancy #Measles #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
New Nurses Work Overtime, Long Shifts, and Sometimes a Second Job
New York University
New nurses are predominantly working 12-hour shifts and nearly half work overtime, trends that have remained relatively stable over the past decade, finds a new study by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. In addition, 13 percent hold a second job, according to the study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing.
ARN Leaders Participate on World Health Organization Rehabilitation Competency Framework Steering Group
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Announcement of ARN leaders' involvement in WHO Competency Framework Steering Group
SBUH Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer
Stony Brook Medicine
Stony Brook University Hospital has appointed Julie Mirkin, DNP, MA, RN, as the Chief Nursing Officer, effective February 7.
OSA Patients with Excessive Daytime Sleepiness at Greatest Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
American Thoracic Society (ATS)
Adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who experience excessive sleepiness while awake appear to be at far greater risk for cardiovascular diseases than those without excessive daytime sleepiness, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice Executive Track Ranked No. 1 by NursingSchoolHub.com
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
The Executive track of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program has been ranked No. 1 among the top 25 online DNP programs for 2019 by NursingSchoolHub.com. This adds to the growing list of the school's top rankings including No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for its graduate nursing education and online offerings.
URI nursing study shows benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping on brain development in healthy babies
University of Rhode Island
A five-minute delay in the clamping of healthy infants' umbilical cords results in increased iron stores and brain myelin in areas important for early-life functional development, a new University of Rhode Island nursing study has found.
UIC grant to help heart patients overcome hopelessness
University of Illinois at Chicago
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received a grant that will allow them to study how to improve care for heart disease patients struggling with hopelessness.
Grant to UMSON Faculty Members Supports Precision Health Research Program
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Two University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) faculty members have been awarded a $15,000 mini-grant from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in support of the All of Us Research Program
Leary Appointed Penn Nursing's First Director of Innovation
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
In this role, Marion Leary, MSN, MPH, RN FAHA, will design and execute innovation programs and projects through Penn Nursing's Office of Nursing Research (ONR) and will work to keep the School at the forefront of innovation in nursing. The appointment was effective February 1, 2019.
Rounds with Leadership: Taking Action to Champion the PhD in Nursing
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Rounds with Leadership is a forum for AACN's Board Chair and President/CEO to offer commentary on issues and trends impacting academic nursing.
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Appoints Inaugural Position to Bolster Faculty Development
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing has appointed Mona Shattell, PhD, RN, FAAN, to serve as inaugural Associate Dean for Faculty Development. She will support and promote faculty development, advancement, and retention, and further an environment of diversity, inclusion, and mentorship among the school's academic teachers and leaders.
Vanderbilt School of Nursing celebrates grand opening of revolutionary building expansion
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing opened a new $23.6 million building expansion containing a state-of-the-art simulation lab and technologically advanced classrooms with a grand opening and ribbon cutting event on Jan. 22. The building was designed to be both LEED- and WELL-certified.
House of Representatives Honors Nurse Anesthetists during CRNA Week
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
Three members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduce legislation in session to honor nurse anesthetists during National CRNA Week
AACN Applauds Bipartisan Commitment to Support Investments in Nursing Education and Practice
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) applauds the introduction of the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 by House Nursing Caucus Co-Chairs, Representatives David Joyce (R-OH) and Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI); House Nursing Caucus Vice Co-Chairs, Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Rodney Davis (R-IL); and Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA), Kathy Castor (D-FL), David McKinley (R-WV), and Lauren Underwood (D-IL).
Community health center establishes medical home for former Illinois, Cook County inmates
University of Illinois at Chicago
The University of Illinois at Chicago is working with the Illinois and Cook County departments of corrections to establish its community health center in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood as a medical home for individuals transitioning from secure custody and parole back to community life.
American Journal of Critical Care Welcomes New Physician Co-Editor
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has appointed Aluko Hope, MD, MSCE, physician co-editor-in-chief of American Journal of Critical Care, its official interdisciplinary, scientific journal. Hope is an associate professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an intensivist and assistant bioethics consultant at Montefiore Medical Center, both in New York City.
Health Literacy Linked to Blood Pressure Medication Adherence Among Hispanics
New York University
Good health literacy is associated with better adherence to blood pressure medications among Hispanic individuals with high blood pressure, finds a study by NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Columbia University School of Nursing. However, the majority of this population lacks health literary and has poor adherence to their medications.
Improved maternity care practices decrease racial gaps in breastfeeding in the US South
Boston Medical Center
A new paper published in Pediatrics links successful implementation of Baby-Friendly(tm) practices in the southern U.S. with increases in breastfeeding rates and improved, evidence-based care. The changes were especially positive for African-American women.
Pioneering Vanderbilt School of Nursing building designed with health in mind
Vanderbilt University
Once certified, the Vanderbilt School of Nursing's new expansion is expected to be the first complete building in Nashville to meet the WELL Building Standard, developed to support the health and well-being of a building's occupants.
Rozina Bhimani, PhD DNP APRN-CNP CNE, Named as ARN/RNF Research Grant Award Recipient
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Announcement of ARN/RNF 2018 Grant Recipient
'Dirty John' and a Safety Plan for Domestic Violence
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Today we have a good understanding of the pattern of dangerous behaviors abusive men use to manipulate their partners. However, most women, their friends, and their family members do not have access to safety information. Dirty John presents an opportunity for women in abusive relationships to learn more about developing a personalized, practical safety plan for when in danger.
Five Things to Know about Who's Providing Your Anesthesia Care
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
For patients undergoing surgery, having a baby, or needing emergency treatment following a traumatic incident, odds are the hands-on anesthesia care essential to their comfort and safety will be provided by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
How is education for health professionals changing to fix the opioid crisis? Nursing professor Tammy Slater can discuss what nursing students need to know as they enter this crisis.
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Ranks No.1 for Online Nursing Education by U.S. News & World Report
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) has the No. 1 online nursing program in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report Best Online Program 2019 rankings. The school advanced from its previous No. 5 ranking marking a significant move in its leadership of online education. JHSON is also ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for its graduate nursing program.
Latino, African American Urban Adolescents Less Likely To Have Undiagnosed Asthma Than Whites
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
A study of factors that may be associated with urban adolescents going undiagnosed with asthma has found that Latino and African American urban adolescents, these groups were at lower risk to go undiagnosed compared with Whites.
Sexual Minorities More Likely to Suffer Severe Substance Use Disorders
University of Michigan
Researchers know that lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals are more likely than heterosexuals to use alcohol, tobacco or other drugs, but until now they didn't know to what degree.
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Division Achieves Designation from the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program(r)
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Division announced today that it has received national recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program(r), the highest and most prestigious distinction that a health care organization can earn for nursing excellence and innovation.
Rutgers Researcher Leads Study Identifying Global Priorities for Improving Home Care
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
In a new study, researchers recommend that healthcare leaders address the growing global demand for home care with a greater investment in delivery, affordability and quality.
Hackensack University Medical Center Holds Third Annual Graduation Ceremony for Nurses in Blood and Marrow Transplant Fellowship Program
Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center recently held the third annual Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) RN Fellowship Graduation Ceremony for nine registered nurses. The nurses are from 8PE and 8PW Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) units.
Maria Radwanski, MSN RN CRRN, Installed as Secretary-Treasurer of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Appointment of ARN Secretary-Treasurer.
ARN Announces the 2018 Role Award Winners at its Annual Educational Conference - REACH 2018
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Announcement of ARN's 2018 Role Award winners.
ARN Past-President Karion Gray-Waites Bestows President's Award to Stephanie Burnett, DNP MSN RN ACNS-BC CRRN
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Announcement of ARN's 2018 President's Award recipient.
Barbara J. Lutz, PhD RN CRRN PHNA-BC FAHA FNAP FAAN, Installed as President-Elect of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Appointment of ARN's President-Elect for 2018-2019.
Mary Ellen Hatch, MSN RN CRRN, Installed as Director of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Appointment to ARN Board of Directors.
Grace Campbell, PhD MSW BSN CRRN, Installed as Director of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Appointment to ARN Board of Directors.
Michele Cournan, DNP RN ANP-BC FNP CRRN, Installed as President of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Appointment of ARN's President for 2018-2019
American Journal of Nursing Announces 2018 Book of the Year Awards
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Wolters Kluwer, Health and the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) announced the 2018 winners of its annual AJN Book of the Year Awards honoring exceptional texts for advancing healthcare quality. The list of winners appears in the January 2019 issue of AJN, the "leading voice of nursing since 1900." AJN is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
How Can Palliative Medicine Help with End-of-Life Decisions?
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
It's never too early to start thinking about end-of-life decisions. The palliative care team can help guide this discussion to learn more about the patient's values, goals and preferences, which can help clarify these end-of-life decisions.
Study Shows NPs Play Vital Role in Oral Health Care and Disparities
Stony Brook University
A national survey of nurse practitioner (NP) training program educators reveals that a large majority of responders believe graduates' level of oral health training and competence is at a high level, and therefore NPs are vital and integral to oral health care practices.
Dr. Steve Goldstein named UCI vice chancellor for health affairs
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, Calif., Dec. 18, 2018 -- Dr. Steve Goldstein - a nationally renowned academic leader, physician and pediatric researcher - has been named vice chancellor for health affairs at the University of California, Irvine, effective Feb. 1, 2019. Goldstein will oversee and guide the development of the Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, formed last year with a cornerstone gift of $200 million, the largest in UCI's history.
End of Life Care Quality Remains a Problem - Nurses May be a Solution
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR) describes the quality of end of life care in nearly 500 U.S. hospitals, utilizing nearly 13,000 bedside nurses as informants of quality. The study has been published online first. It will also be in a future issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
OADN Enters Strategic Partnership with CGFNS International
Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN)
CGFNS International Enters Strategic Partnership with OADN to Examine Global Nursing Education
Multi-Million Grant from the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation Will Fund National Implementation of Johns Hopkins School of Nursing's Aging-in-Place Program
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) will receive the largest grant ever given by the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation to a single nurse-driven innovation, marking JHSON's leadership in transformative models of care that focus on social determinants of health. The grant, totaling nearly $3 million, will fund large-scale, national implementation of JHSON's Community Aging in Place Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) program.
AACN Practice Alert Offers Guidance on Assessing Pain in ICU Patients
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
A newly updated AACN Practice Alert summarizes expected nursing practice related to pain assessment in critically ill adults, including evidence-based recommendations and supporting documentation.
AACN Joins with The DAISY Foundation to Issue a National Call for Nurse Faculty Recognition
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
The AACN is pleased to join with The DAISY Foundation(tm) to issue a National Call for Nurse Faculty Recognition to honor academic leaders responsible for preparing the nation's nursing workforce. AACN encourages all stakeholders within nursing education, research, and practice to make honoring faculty a priority and highlight the critical work they do to elevate health and health care across the U.S. and around the world.
Nursing instructor changed forever by hurricane relief work
Wichita State University
Wichita State University nursing instructor Richard Nold spent two weeks in North Carolina providing medical assistance to victims of Hurricane Florence. He describes the experience as tough but rewarding.
New Rush Oak Brook Outpatient Center Brings Nationally Ranked Programs to Western Suburbs
Rush will expand access to academic health care for people living in the western suburbs of Chicago with the opening of a new, medical professional building in Oak Brook in January 2019.
Nursing student is determined to succeed despite DACA uncertainty
Wichita State University
Wichita State University senior nursing student Flor Maritza Mercado is one of the thousands of people in the United States who is impacted by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
In Times of Low Unemployment, Quality of Nursing Home Care Suffers
Georgetown University Medical Center
The low unemployment rate in the U.S. -- which fell to a 49 year-low in September and October -- is good news to many people, but perhaps not to residents of nursing homes. A Georgetown University Medical Center study found that quality of care in nursing homes improves during periods of recession and worsens when the economy is good.
Study suggests loneliness can hinder management of diabetes, hypertension
West Virginia University
One isn't just the loneliest number. It may also be the unhealthiest. New research led by Laurie Theeke in the WVU School of Nursing, suggests that loneliness can make it harder for middle-aged Appalachians to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure.
Study Among First to Describe Work Environments for Nurses in Mexico
New York University
A study of nurses in Mexico identifies both positive and problematic areas of their work environments, with age, experience, and education level influencing nurses' perceptions of their workplaces.
Registration Opens for AACN Critical Care Nursing Conference
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses invites nurses and other healthcare professionals who care for high-acuity and critically ill patients and their families to its 2019 National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition in Orlando, May 20-23, with preconferences May 19.
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Becomes At-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) will hold an inaugural ceremony on December 5 to accept its new title as an "At-Large" chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma). JHSON's Nu Beta is the first chapter, among 500 global Sigma entities, to add an entire health system to its charter.
Jones & Bartlett Learning Commits to Multi-Year Affiliation with Nepin to Accelerate Educational Advancement for Nurses Across the U.S.
Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN)
JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING COMMITS TO MULTI-YEAR AFFILIATION WITH NEPIN TO ACCELERATE EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT FOR NURSES ACROSS THE U.S.
Study Shows Low-Income Women in Texas Are Not Getting Contraception After Childbirth
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)
Two-Thirds of Women Did Not Receive Their Desired Contraception at the Six-Week Postpartum Visit, Increasing Risk of Unintended Pregnancy.
Natural selection in the womb can explain health problems in adulthood
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
Conditions encountered in the womb - when the embryo consists of only about 100 cells - can have life-long impact on health. Scientists previously assumed that this is because embryos respond to adverse conditions by programming their gene expression. Now an international team of researchers at the Leiden University Medical Center, Wageningen University and Research, Lund University, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York propose a radically different alternative. Rather than being programmed by the environment, random differences in gene expression may provide some embryos with a survival advantage, in particular when conditions are harsh. By studying DNA methylation, an important mechanism to control gene activity, the researchers found that a specific part of the DNA methylation pattern was missing among famine-exposed individuals. The findings are published in the journal Cell Reports.
AANA Applauds HHS Report Calling for Removal of Practice Barriers for Non-physician Healthcare Professionals
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
In a positive move for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and other non-physician healthcare professionals, and especially for the millions of patients served by these qualified providers, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) yesterday released its new report titled "Reforming America's Healthcare System through Choice and Competition."
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Professor Nancy Glass Receives $2.2 Million to Prevent and Respond to Sexual and Domestic Violence
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Two new grants totaling $2.2 million will fund Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Professor Nancy Glass, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, in the development of nationally accessible, culturally diverse, and age-appropriate resources to help protect survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across the lifespan.
Penn Nursing Expert in HIV/AIDS Prevention Available for Media Interviews on #WorldAIDSDay
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Earns Top Recognition in Diversity and Inclusion
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) has earned the 2018 INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education "Excellence in Diversity" Health Professions award for its committed efforts to support and sustain diversity and inclusion through education, programs, and outreach.
Twitter Chat with HIV/AIDS Experts from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing for World AIDS Day / Experts Also Available for Interview
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Mobile health has power to transform HIV/AIDS nursing
University of Washington
The abundance of personal smartphones in southern African countries got University of Washington professor Sarah Gimbel thinking: What if these phones were used by front-line health workers -- namely nurses -- to collect and analyze data on patients living with HIV or AIDS to improve their care?
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing expert can comment on gun violence and the role of health professionals
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Two Electives Offered by UAH's College of Nursing - Global Health and Medical Missions - Emphasize Importance of Cultural Competence
University of Alabama Huntsville
UAH's College of Nursing offers two electives designed to help students cultivate their cultural competence: the Global Health Program and the Medical Missions Program.
'Two Heads Are Better Than One' -- a New Way of Nursing Education -- Gets High Marks from Students in Baylor University Study
Baylor University
A new "buddy system" of nursing education -- in which two students work together as one nurse to share ideas, set priorities and make clinical decisions for patient care in the "real world" of nursing -- is effective, according to a study by Baylor University's Louise Herrington School of Nursing. The research is published in the Journal of Nursing Education.
Oncology Nursing Foundation Refocuses Commitment to All Oncology Nurses
Oncology Nursing Foundation
Support for oncology nursing is critical to the advancement of the profession and the future of care for patients with cancer. The Oncology Nursing Foundation--formerly known as the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Foundation--is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable organization dedicated solely to supporting oncology nurses both nationally and internationally.
Columbus State University to Provide New Affordable Online RN to BSN
Columbus State University
Columbus State University (CSU) has partnered with University System of Georgia eCampus to provide an expanded, and more affordable, online program for students with an RN degree who want to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing. As part of the new arrangement, CSU's RN-BSN tuition will be reduced to just $199 per credit hour, which equates to less than a $6,000 total cost for most students to complete the program.
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Celebrates Seventh Annual Evening with the Stars
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Hopkins Nursing excellence across the Johns Hopkins Health System was once again celebrated at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) seventh annual Evening with the Stars, November 10.
How Nurses Rate Daily Job Difficulty Plays Key Role in Patient Care
Ohio State University
A nurse's ability to provide optimal patient care is influenced by a variety of factors - not just how many patients he or she is caring for or how sick they might be, a new study suggests.
Nine Schools of Nursing to Expand Awareness of the NIH's All of Us Research Program
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
The AACN is pleased to announce that nine nursing schools have been selected to receive funding through AACN's Mini-Grants Awards Program to educate diverse communities about the All of Us Research program.
2018 Nurse Faculty Scholars Selected by AACN and the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
The AACN is pleased to announce that six Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars have been selected through a national scholarship program funded by the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future. This program, developed to help address the faculty shortage while enhancing diversity among nurse educators, offers generous financial support, mentoring, and leadership development to graduate students from minority backgrounds who aspire to teach in our nation's schools of nursing.
Grant Awarded to Rutgers Cancer Institute Augments Clinical Trial Access for Adolescent and Young Adult Patients
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
To address challenges with clinical trial access for pediatric and young adult cancer patients, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey will utilize a $50,000 infrastructure grant from the St. Baldrick's Foundation to provide additional support for a clinical research nurse.
Pro-breastfeeding communities empower new moms
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Social media communities supporting moms who are breastfeeding create a unique bond.
Patient Safety in Hospitals Still a Concern
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Two decades ago, a landmark study by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) highlighted the prevalence of medical errors and called for a national commitment to reduce patient harm. Despite substantial investment by government and private institutions to increase patient safety, progress has been slow and uneven. A new study, published today in the November issue of the journal Health Affairs, sheds light on what more can be done.
Nursing Science Could Help Reduce Firearm Violence and Its Impact
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Firearm violence is a significant public health problem worldwide. In the United States, firearms are used to kill almost 100 people daily. Yet despite the staggering impact of firearm violence, there is limited research directed at preventing or addressing its impact on individuals, families and communities.