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Released: 1-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Ochsner Health Nurses Honored by the Louisiana State Nursing Association
Ochsner Health

LSNA selected 40 outstanding nurse leaders 40 years of age and under who exemplify dedication to the nursing profession and demonstrate the qualities of a good leader.

Newswise: Screening Tool Streamlines Requests for Palliative Care Consultations
26-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Screening Tool Streamlines Requests for Palliative Care Consultations
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

An initiative at Bon Secours Mercy Health Anderson hospital in Cincinnati demonstrates the potential impact of integrating a simple screening tool at the point of admission to trigger automatic referrals for palliative care consultations for critically ill patients.

Newswise: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute earns fifth consecutive Magnet® designation recognizing excellence in nursing practice and patient care
Released: 25-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute earns fifth consecutive Magnet® designation recognizing excellence in nursing practice and patient care
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

For the fifth straight time, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has awarded Magnet® status to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, recognizing excellence in nursing practice and patient care.

Newswise: Dr. Jean Giddens from Virginia Commonwealth University Appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors
Released: 25-Mar-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Dr. Jean Giddens from Virginia Commonwealth University Appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

AACN is pleased to announce that Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, dean and professor of nursing at the Virginia Commonwealth University, has been appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors. Dr. Giddens officially began her two-year term as Board Chair at noon today following AACN’s Spring 2024 Business Meeting in Washington, DC.

Newswise: Director of Harvard Global Nursing Leadership Program 
to be 2024 Penn Nursing Commencement Speaker
Released: 21-Mar-2024 3:00 PM EDT
Director of Harvard Global Nursing Leadership Program to be 2024 Penn Nursing Commencement Speaker
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Stephanie Ferguson, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Director of the Harvard Global Nursing Leadership Program and Professor of the Practice of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, will serve as the 2024 Penn Nursing commencement speaker.

Released: 21-Mar-2024 2:15 PM EDT
AANA Appoints John Culbertson as Vice President of Insurance Services
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named John Culbertson, MBA, CPCU, to serve as AANA’s Vice President of Insurance Services. He will report to Chief Executive Officer Bill Bruce, MBA, CAE.

Released: 21-Mar-2024 2:15 PM EDT
AANA Appoints John Culbertson as Vice President of Insurance Services
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named John Culbertson, MBA, CPCU, to serve as AANA’s Vice President of Insurance Services. He will report to Chief Executive Officer Bill Bruce, MBA, CAE.

Released: 21-Mar-2024 2:00 PM EDT
AANA Appoints Raheel “Bobby” Saleem as Director of Legal Affairs
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named Raheel “Bobby” Saleem to serve as AANA’s Director of Legal Affairs. He will report to Chief Human Resources Officer Ann Bresingham.

Released: 21-Mar-2024 2:00 PM EDT
AANA Appoints Raheel “Bobby” Saleem as Director of Legal Affairs
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named Raheel “Bobby” Saleem to serve as AANA’s Director of Legal Affairs. He will report to Chief Human Resources Officer Ann Bresingham.

Newswise: Rutgers Health at 10: Addressing Health Inequities Today – and Tomorrow
Released: 20-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Rutgers Health at 10: Addressing Health Inequities Today – and Tomorrow
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

As Rutgers' biomedical education, research and clinical care arm enters its second decade, new strategies are delivering healthier futures for New Jersey and beyond

Released: 20-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT
AANA and AANA Insurance Services Announce 2024 Rm8 iNoV8 Pitch Competition
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) and AANA Insurance Services will host the inaugural Rm8 iNoV8 Pitch Competition on August 5, at the AANA 2024 Annual Congress in San Diego, California.

Released: 20-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT
AANA and AANA Insurance Services Announce 2024 Rm8 iNoV8 Pitch Competition
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) and AANA Insurance Services will host the inaugural Rm8 iNoV8 Pitch Competition on August 5, at the AANA 2024 Annual Congress in San Diego, California.

Newswise: Rural prisons: the focus for new mental health research
Released: 19-Mar-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Rural prisons: the focus for new mental health research
University of South Australia

Prison nurses are receiving specialist psychosocial training as part of a new University of South Australia research project to support the mental health needs of people in custody in rural South Australia.

Released: 19-Mar-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center Achieve Magnet® Designation Five Consecutive Times
Hackensack Meridian Health

“Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to transforming the way healthcare is delivered, and our nurses are integral in our mission to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.

Released: 19-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EDT
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Honors 18 Acute and Critical Care Nurses With Circle of Excellence Award
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

AACN recognizes 18 exceptional nurses -- each nominated by colleagues -- with the 2024 Circle of Excellence award. They will be honored during AACN's 50th National Teaching Institute, to be held in Denver, May 20-22.

Released: 18-Mar-2024 3:45 PM EDT
Two-Day Course Teaches Hospitals and Health Systems How to Address Unprofessionalism and Unsafe Behavior
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

The Vanderbilt Health Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy (CPPA) will host a two-day, hands-on course in Nashville to equip hospital and health system leaders with strategies and tools to address unprofessionalism and create a safe, respectful and reliable environment inside their organizations.

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Newswise: New Leadership Appointment for Penn Nursing Professor
Released: 14-Mar-2024 12:00 PM EDT
New Leadership Appointment for Penn Nursing Professor
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

PHILADELPHIA (March 14, 2024) – Catherine C. McDonald, PhD, RN, FAAN, has been appointed Chair of Penn Nursing’s Department of Family and Community Health effective July 1, 2024. Currently, she is the Vice-Chair of the Department and the Dr. Hildegarde Reynolds Endowed Term Chair of Primary Care Nursing.

Released: 13-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Include Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Opioid Management Training
The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education

Physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) are at the heart of patient care in Appalachia, often taking the lead in managing pain and prescribing medications. Their role is significant, but their training in opioid management falls short when compared to their physician counterparts.

   
Released: 13-Mar-2024 10:00 AM EDT
Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and Metrohealth Celebrate Premiere of American Delivery
Case Western Reserve University

The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University and The MetroHealth System are featured in a groundbreaking documentary film, American Delivery, highlighting the critical work by nurses to address the nation’s maternal mortality crisis.

12-Mar-2024 5:00 PM EDT
AANA Emphasizes the Importance of Screenings and Safe Anesthesia Care for Colon Health During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Of the various types of cancer screenings and procedures, colonoscopies are among the most effective in preventing cancer.

12-Mar-2024 5:00 PM EDT
AANA Emphasizes the Importance of Screenings and Safe Anesthesia Care for Colon Health During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Of the various types of cancer screenings and procedures, colonoscopies are among the most effective in preventing cancer.

11-Mar-2024 11:00 AM EDT
AANA Publishes Considerations for Anesthesia Care of the Patient on a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists such as Ozempic® or Wegovy® (semaglutide), Saxenda® (liraglutide), or Zepbound™ (tirzepatide), have become increasingly popular in promoting weight loss.

11-Mar-2024 11:00 AM EDT
AANA Publishes Considerations for Anesthesia Care of the Patient on a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists such as Ozempic® or Wegovy® (semaglutide), Saxenda® (liraglutide), or Zepbound™ (tirzepatide), have become increasingly popular in promoting weight loss.

Newswise: AACN Supports Increased Nursing Education Funding in President’s FY 2025 Budget
Released: 12-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT
AACN Supports Increased Nursing Education Funding in President’s FY 2025 Budget
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

AACN is pleased to see recommended increases to programs that support nursing education and the workforce in the Administration's proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.

Released: 12-Mar-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Invitation to Cover: Perelman School of Medicine Students Meet Their Match
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

On Friday, March 15, the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) at the University of Pennsylvania will celebrate Match Day, the annual event that reveals where graduating medical students will head for residency programs to further their training.

   
Released: 11-Mar-2024 5:00 PM EDT
AANA Advocates for Excellence During Patient Safety Awareness Week
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

During Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 10-16, 2024, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) proudly joins the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in raising awareness and promote initiatives that make healthcare safer for patients and the healthcare workforce.

Released: 11-Mar-2024 5:00 PM EDT
AANA Advocates for Excellence During Patient Safety Awareness Week
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

During Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 10-16, 2024, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) proudly joins the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in raising awareness and promote initiatives that make healthcare safer for patients and the healthcare workforce.

Released: 8-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EST
Two-Day Course Teaches Hospitals and Health Systems How to Address Unprofessionalism and Unsafe Behavior
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

The Vanderbilt Health Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy (CPPA) will host a two-day, hands-on course in Nashville to equip hospital and health system leaders with strategies and tools to address unprofessionalism and create a safe, respectful and reliable environment inside their organizations. The course, “Promoting Professionalism,” will address these challenges and more with real-world case studies, recent research and practical skills and tools attendees can implement at their own institutions.

Released: 8-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EST
Certified Nurses Inspire Others Through Commitment to Excellence
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

In honor of Certified Nurses Day March 19, critical care, progressive care and advanced practice nurses told AACN why they chose to be certified. More than 138,000 nurses currently hold credentials from AACN Certification Corporation.

Newswise: Kristen Brown Named Associate Dean for Simulation
and Immersive Learning
Released: 7-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EST
Kristen Brown Named Associate Dean for Simulation and Immersive Learning
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

Dr. Kristen Brown, Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON), has been appointed to the position of Associate Dean for Simulation and Immersive Learning.

   
Released: 7-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EST
Parrish Medical Center Becomes a Cleveland Clinic Connected Member
Cleveland Clinic

CLEVELAND, OH and TITUSVILLE, FL: Cleveland Clinic and Parrish Medical Center, a Parrish Healthcare integrated care partner, jointly announced that Parrish Medical Center has become a member of Cleveland Clinic Connected.

   
Newswise: UChicago Medicine’s new Crown Point multispecialty care facility expected to open April 29
Released: 4-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EST
UChicago Medicine’s new Crown Point multispecialty care facility expected to open April 29
University of Chicago Medical Center

Expected to open April 29, UChicago Medicine Crown Point will be the organization's first freestanding facility in Indiana — and its largest offsite location. Patients can make appointments starting March 18.

Released: 1-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EST
Grant helps expand Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training across Middle Tennessee
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a federal grant of nearly $500,000 to expand access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) across Middle Tennessee, particularly to rural and underserved areas.

Newswise: Virtual Reality Simulation Improves PICU Nurses’ Recognition of Impending Respiratory Failure
26-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
Virtual Reality Simulation Improves PICU Nurses’ Recognition of Impending Respiratory Failure
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center used virtual reality training to teach clinical assessment skills and improve novice nurses’ recognition of pediatric respiratory distress. Months later, nurses in the VR group were significantly more likely to correctly recognize impending respiratory failure, identify respiratory distress without impending respiratory failure, and recognize altered mental status.

Newswise: Veteran healthcare leader named CEO of 
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center
Released: 29-Feb-2024 4:45 PM EST
Veteran healthcare leader named CEO of Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center today announced it has appointed Michael Bell as its next chief executive officer (CEO). Bell begins his new role on March 4 and succeeds Joe Pino who served as interim CEO during the national search for a permanent leader.

Newswise: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Executive Vice Dean Robert Atkins
Named Anna D. Wolf Endowed Professor
Released: 29-Feb-2024 9:05 AM EST
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Executive Vice Dean Robert Atkins Named Anna D. Wolf Endowed Professor
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Executive Vice Dean and Professor Robert (Bob) Atkins, PhD, RN, FAAN, has been named the next Anna D. Wolf Endowed Professor.



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