November 2003
News Watch
01. Apply Now for the 2004 Leadership for
Academic Nursing Program
02. IOM Report Focuses on Transforming the
Nurse Work Environment
03. Join Us for the Doctoral Education Conference
in Florida
04. Deadlines Approaching for HRSA Grant
Programs
05. Apply Now for the 2003-2004 Secretary’s
Award
06. Faculty Development Available Through
Education Scholar
07. New Article in Health Affairs Focuses
on Nursing Shortage
08. Lynchburg College Nursing Professor Earns
Top Honor
09. New Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Competencies
Released
10. Dr. Long Analyzes IOM Report on Health
Professions Education
11. AACN Members Entitled to a $500 Discount
on Upcoming Conference
12. Attend the 2004 Nursing Advancement
Professionals Conference
13. New Opportunity Alerts Coming Online
14. Advocacy Group Seeks Support for “ER”
Campaign
15. Faculty Practice Conference Coming to
Scottsdale, Arizona
16. Master’s Education Conference Focuses
on Faculty Leaders
17. Blue Ribbon Commission Encourages Baccalaureate
Nursing Education
18. Johnson & Johnson Radio Tours Reach
Over 6 Million Listeners
19. New Guidelines Address Response to Pesticide
Exposure
20. U.S. Army Nurse Corps Offers New Loan
Repayment Program
21. New Partnerships and Grant-Funded Initiatives
22. Member News, Announcements and Awards
23. AACN Outreach and Advocacy Update
24. Opportunities and Resources to Consider
1.
APPLY NOW FOR THE 2004 LEADERSHIP FOR ACADEMIC NURSING
PROGRAM
Applications
are now being accepted for AACN’s 2004 Leadership
for Academic Nursing Program. Supported by the Helene
Fuld Health Trust, this program is designed to enhance
the leadership capabilities of individuals aspiring to
lead academic nursing organizations and those new to the
role of chief academic administrator of a baccalaureate
or graduate nursing program. The year-long program provides
participants with a focused assessment experience, a range
of content and case studies related to successful leadership,
and the opportunity to establish networks of mentors or
peers. A total of 60 Fellows will be selected to participate
in this program. Application deadline is December 4, 2003.
For more details including an application form, see http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/fuld.htm.
2.
IOM REPORT FOCUSES ON TRANSFORMING THE NURSE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Released
on November 4, 2003, a new report from the Institute of
Medicine finds that substantial changes are required in
the work environment of nurses in order to protect patients.
The report, titled “Keeping Patients Safe: Transforming
the Work Environment of Nurses,” calls for changes
in how nurse staffing levels are established and mandatory
limits on nurses' work hours. Despite the growing body
of evidence that better nurse staff levels result in safer
patient care, nurses in some health care facilities may
be overburdened with up to 12 patients to care for per
shift. Long work hours pose one of the most serious threats
to patient safety, because fatigue slows reaction time,
diminishes attention to detail, and contributes to errors.
The report calls on state regulatory bodies to prohibit
nursing staff from working longer than 12 hours a day
and more than 60 hours per week. Also, many RNs are not
receiving ongoing education and training to keep up with
the ongoing growth of new medical knowledge and technology.
In the interest of patient safety, the report advises
health care organizations to dedicate financial resources
to support nurses advancing their education. Copies of
the report are available on the Web at http://www.nap.edu.
3. JOIN US FOR THE DOCTORAL EDUCATION
CONFERENCE IN FLORIDA
After
several years of growth, AACN’s Doctoral Education
Conference has outgrown the facilities at Sanibel Island
and will be relocated to the South Seas Resort at Captiva
Island, Florida on February 4-7, 2004. Reflecting the
theme “Sharing Successes in Doctoral Education,”
sessions will focus on faculty productivity; links between
National Institute of Nursing Research center grants and
doctoral programs; federal funding for doctoral education;
institutional and center programs that address faculty
development; and innovative models of doctoral education.
At the enthusiastic recommendation of previous participants,
opportunities for informal dialogue have been expanded.
Conference and registration information is available at
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Conferences/doctoraleducation04.htm.
For questions, contact Kelly Piringer at kpiringe@aacn.nche.edu
or (202) 463-6930, ext. 242.
4.
DEADLINES APPROACHING FOR HRSA GRANT PROGRAMS
Please
note that the application deadlines are fast approaching
for the following grant programs administered by the Health
Resources and Services Administration (HRSA):
*Nursing
Workforce Diversity Grants
Grant funding is available to schools of nursing and other
entities to increase nursing education opportunities for
individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, including
members of racial and ethnic minority groups underrepresented
in nursing. Application deadline is December 5, 2003.
See http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/preview/professions.htm#hrsa04011.
*Nursing
Education, Practice and Retention Grants
Grants are awarded to schools of nursing with priority
given to programs that expand enrollment in baccalaureate
nursing programs; develop and implement internship and
residency programs; and provide education in new technologies,
including distance learning methodologies. Application
deadline is December 15, 2003. Visit http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/preview/professions.htm#hrsa04014.
For
a complete listing of FY 2004 funding opportunities through
HRSA, see http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/preview/default.htm.
5.
APPLY NOW FOR THE 2003-2004 SECRETARY’S AWARD
For
twenty years, students in various health professions have
had the opportunity to explore creative ways of promoting
health and preventing disease through their involvement
with the Secretary’s Award for Innovations in Health
Promotion and Disease Prevention. Students in twelve different
disciplines are eligible to enter this competition, including
nursing. Student authors of the first, second, and third
place winning papers and their advisors are brought to
Washington, DC to participate in the Secretary’s
Award ceremony and reception. This awards program is a
collaborative effort between the Department of Health
and Human Services, the Health Resources and Services
Administration, and the Federation of Associations of
Schools of the Health Professions. The application is
now available online at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/SecretarysAward.
6.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AVAILABLE THROUGH EDUCATION SCHOLAR
AACN
now offers a convenient and affordable way for nurse faculty
to enhance their reputation as a scholar and improve their
teaching skills. Education Scholar is a Web-based, interactive
program that has been in development for several years
at AACN. The experience challenges participants to examine
their beliefs about teaching and learning and encourages
expansion of expertise as a health professions educator.
Once registered, enrollees have one year to complete one
or more of the online modules. For more details, see http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/edscholar.htm.
7.
NEW ARTICLE IN HEALTH AFFAIRS FOCUSES ON THE NURSING SHORTAGE
On
November 12, 2003, AACN Executive Director Polly Bednash
participated on a reaction panel convened to discuss a
new article in the November/December issue of Health Affairs
titled “Is the Current Shortage of Hospital Nurses
Ending?” In the article, Dr. Peter Buerhaus from
Vanderbilt University and his colleagues found that over
100,000 new RNs were hired in 2002; the majority of which
were foreign-born nurses and nurses over age 50 returning
to the workforce in tough economic times. Though the new
hires and a sharp increase in RN salaries are having a
positive effect on the current workforce supply, Dr. Buerhaus
stated that the current nursing shortage is far from over
and called for immediate federal attention to address
the growing crisis, including setting national goals for
annual nursing school enrollment increases. At the press
event hosted at the National Press Club, Dr. Bednash said
that the influx of new nurses in 2002 represented only
a short-term fix. She encouraged policymakers to think
strategically and focus attention on creating the best
educated nursing workforce possible. See http://content.healthaffairs.org/cgi/content/abstract/22/6/191.
8.
LYNCHBURG COLLEGE NURSING PROFESSOR EARNS TOP HONOR
Dr.
Patty Hale, professor of nursing at Lynchburg College
(VA), is one of four national winners of the 2003 U.S.
Professors of the Year Awards from the Council for Advancement
and Support of Education (CASE) and the Carnegie Foundation
for the Advancement of Teaching. Dr. Hale, who received
the award for Outstanding Master’s University and
College Professor, is the first nursing professor in the
twenty-two year history of the awards program to earn
the honor. The U.S. Professors of the Year Awards are
the only national honors designed to recognize excellence
in undergraduate teaching and mentoring. Among her colleagues
and students, she is well known as a strong student advocate,
an excellent teacher, and a role model for community health
nursing. Her creative approach to teaching has inspired
many students to explore new areas of nursing and to gain
the confidence to assume leadership roles. Read more online
at http://www.lynchburg.edu/news/20031112_hale.htm.
9.
NEW PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NP COMPETENCIES RELEASED
AACN,
the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties,
and several other leading nursing organizations have collaborated
to create a set of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Competencies. This document includes nationally recognized
outcome competencies for the psychiatric-mental health
nurse practitioner, a project overview, the list of participants
on the panels responsible for developing and validating
the competencies, and the list of endorsing organizations.
Download the competencies at http://www.nonpf.com/finalcomps03.pdf.
10.
DR. LONG ANALYZES THE IOM REPORT ON HEALTH PROFESSIONS
EDUCATION
AACN
President Kathleen Ann Long has published an article in
the Journal of Policy, Politics and Nursing Practice on
the recent Institute of Medicine (IOM) report titled “Health
Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality.” In her
article, Dr. Long examined the recommendations outlined
in the IOM report in relation to AACN’s “Essentials
of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice”
and the draft white paper on “The Role of the Clinical
Nurse Leader.” This article appears in the November
2003 issue of the journal (Volume 4, Issue 4).
11.
AACN MEMBERS ENTITLED TO A $500 DISCOUNT ON UPCOMING CONFERENCE
Active
Communications International (ACI) has developed a series
national conferences on the latest trends in “Recruiting
and Retaining Registered Nurses” designed specifically
for executives and key decision-makers in the education,
practice and policy arenas. On January 15-16, 2004, the
next conference will be held at the Chateau Sonesta Hotel
in New Orleans. Featured presenters include AACN Executive
Director Polly Bednash; Nancy Valentine with CIGNA Health
Care; Andrea Higham with Johnson & Johnson; and health
management consultant Bobbi Kimball, among others. AACN
has negotiated a $500 discount for all deans and faculty
at member institutions wishing to attend. For registration
details, contact Kevin Klein at 312-780-0700 ext. 176
or visit http://www.acius.net/pdf/pdf_cID-170.pdf.
12. ATTEND THE 2004 NURSING ADVANCEMENT
PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE
The
sixth annual Nursing Advancement Professionals Conference
will be held March 26-27, 2004 at the Fairmont Hotel in
Washington, DC with the theme "A New Era for Nursing:
Raising Money in a Time of Heightened Awareness."
Sessions
are tailored to address the special challenges encountered
by nursing advancement professionals, and this conference
offers an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues.
Plan to visit with donors and prospects in the DC area
and participate in the conference. Early bird registration
will be available online in January.
13.
NEW OPPORTUNITY ALERTS COMING ONLINE
Opportunity
Alerts are announcements of grants, fellowships, scholarships,
and other funding sources for nursing programs, students,
and researchers that are routinely updated on AACN's Web
site. The following new alerts will be posted online by
the end of the month:
**The
Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellows Program is
an advanced leadership program for nurses in senior executive
roles in health services, public health, and nursing education.
The three-year fellowships allow participants to remain
in their current positions. Approximately 20 Executive
Nurse Fellows are selected each year. Each Fellow is awarded
a $15,000 leadership account to support self-selected
learning activities, independent study, and access to
an electronic communications network. Applications are
due January 30, 2004. See the Call for Applications at
http://www.rwjf.org.
**The
Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research of the
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing is pleased
to announce openings for Fall 2004 in its institutional
postdoctoral training program for RNs funded by the National
Institute for Nursing Research (T32 NR-07104). Multiple
openings in nursing outcomes research are available, one
of which is directed towards an outstanding scholar in
historical research. More information is available at
http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/chopr
or http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/history.
Additional postdoctoral fellowship opportunities will
also be available in research on vulnerable women, children
and families at the new Center for Health Disparities.
See http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/icrwcf.
**The
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is now seeking candidates
for its 2004 internship and fellowship programs. These
programs provide students in the health field with the
opportunity to conduct research and work in support of
USP’s initiatives to advance public health. Both
programs are designed with the goal of giving participants
an enhanced appreciation and understanding of standards-setting,
information development, and error-reporting for medicines.
Nursing, pharmacy, medical, dental and other health care
students are encouraged to apply. Visit http://www.usp.org.
14.
ADVOCACY GROUP SEEKS SUPPORT FOR “ER” CAMPAIGN
The
Center for Nursing Advocacy seeks to increase public understanding
of the pivotal role nurses play in modern health care
by calling for more accurate, balanced and frequent media
portrayals of nurses. The Center finds that recent episodes
of the television drama "ER" have been giving
over 20 million viewers per week a wildly inaccurate account
of nursing today, an example of media problems that the
Center identifies as a key factor in the nursing shortage.
These episodes suggest that nurses report to physicians
and serve at their will, and that to advance nurses must
become physicians instead of advanced practice nurses.
Research confirms that people take "ER's" portrayal
of health care seriously, and that the show affects how
children view nursing, which is why the Center believes
these harmful images must be repaired. The Center is calling
for nurses to join their campaign to persuade "ER"
to improve their programming by consulting nurses when
developing scripts. The Center's campaign was recently
the subject of an article in the Washington Post. http://tinyurl.com/vzkp
Find out how you can help with this effort by visiting
http://www.nursingadvocacy.org/action/letters/er/er.html.
15.
FACULTY PRACTICE CONFERENCE COMING TO SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
The
10th AACN Faculty Practice Conference will be held February
25-26, 2004 at the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort in
Scottsdale, Arizona. With the theme “A Decade of
Dollars, Delivery, and Data: Faculty Practice Today”,
the conference emphasizes a decade of successes in faculty
practice and considers directions for the future. Join
colleagues in discussions about funding and infrastructure
for faculty practice; faculty incentives and expectations;
the changing practice climate; evaluating faculty practice;
and collecting and using data. Poster and abstract sessions
and various small group discussions will facilitate sharing
of ideas and successful strategies. For the first time,
this conference is held in conjunction with the Master’s
Education Conference so that faculty may take advantage
of both events for a reduced registration fee. Conference
information and the call for abstracts is available at
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Conferences/facprac04.htm.
Deadline for abstract submissions is December 12, 2003.
For questions, contact kpiringe@aacn.nche.edu
or 202-463-6930, ext. 242.
16.
MASTER’S EDUCATION CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON FACULTY
LEADERS
The
Master’s Education Conference will be held February
26-28, 2004 at the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort in
Scottsdale, Arizona immediately following the Faculty
Practice Conference. The conference highlights faculty
as leaders using the theme “Master’s Faculty
Leaders: Making a Difference.” Colleagues from various
stakeholder organizations will join us for dialogue about
the issues involved in educating and certifying nurse
practitioners and clinical nurse specialists. Other topics
include creating master’s-unique partnerships between
education and practice; complexities of the master’s
faculty role; providing leadership in practice; and further
development of master’s faculty for leadership roles.
Learn of successes and share experiences in poster and
abstract sessions. Register for one of two free pre-conferences:
“Complementary and Alternative Therapies” supported
by grants from the National Center for Complementary and
Alternative Medicine and “Geriatrics and the Advanced
Practice Curriculum” sponsored by the John A. Hartford
Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing. Conference
information and the call for abstracts are posted at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Conferences/masters04brochure.htm.
Deadline for abstract submissions is December 12, 2003.
For questions, contact kpiringe@aacn.nche.edu
or 202-463-6930, ext. 242.
17.
BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ENCOURAGES BACCALAUREATE NURSING
EDUCATION
In
a report presented in September before the Board of Regents
of the New York State Education Department, the Blue Ribbon
Task Force on the Future of Nursing in New York encouraged
leaders in the health care community to promote the bachelor’s
degree as the desirable preparation for nurses. The report
cited the growing utility of baccalaureate preparation
and the potentially greater career longevity of BSN prepared
students who tend to enter the workforce at an earlier
age than graduates of other entry-level programs. Among
the recommendations, the commission supports the development
of structured, credit-bearing coursework offered on-site
with appropriate preceptor and peer support. Read the
report online at http://www.op.nysed.gov/nursing-survey-final-regents-report.htm.
18.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON RADIO TOURS REACH OVER 6 MILLION
LISTENERS
Throughout
the fall, Johnson & Johnson hosted a series of regional
events to raise money for nursing scholarships offered
through the company’s ongoing “Campaign for
Nursing’s Future.” In support of this effort,
AACN Executive Director Polly Bednash participated in
four “radio tours” which consisted of 5-10 interviews
with radio stations across the country. To date, Dr. Bednash
comments in support of the J&J campaign and careers
in nursing have been heard by over 6.7 million radio listeners
nationwide. Find out more about the campaign by visiting
http://www.discovernursing.com.
19.
NEW GUIDELINES ADDRESS RESPONSE TO PESTICIDE EXPOSURE
Launched
by the National Environmental Education & Training
Foundation, the National Strategies for Health Care Providers:
Pesticides Initiative is working to improve health professionals’
pesticide education, practice skills, and resources. The
initiative’s latest works, the “National Pesticide
Competency Guidelines for Medical & Nursing Education”
and “National Pesticide Practice Skills Guidelines
for Medical & Nursing Practice” will assist health
care professionals in recognizing, managing and preventing
health effects from pesticide poisonings and exposures.
Review the new guidelines at http://www.neetf.org/health/providers/index.shtm.
20.
US ARMY NURSE CORPS OFFERS NEW LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
The
U.S. Army Nurse Corps will repay up to $26,689 in qualified
educational loans for nursing students through a new Active
Duty Health Professions Loan Repayment Program. Eligible
loans for repayment may include government, commercial,
refinanced, and third party loans associated with the
attainment of a BSN degree. Tuition, principal, interest,
related expenses, and reasonable living expenses may also
qualify for loan repayment. Applicants must serve the
Army full-time as an active duty nurse for two years in
exchange for one year of loan repayment. The two years
are served concurrently with the minimum term of service
to the US Army, which is three years. For information,
contact Captain Wendy Perry at 410-379-1595 or wendy.perry@usarec.army.mil.
21.
NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND GRANT-FUNDED INITIATIVES
In
this section, AACN spotlights new partnerships and initiatives
launched by members, corporate citizens, philanthropies,
and government sponsors that effectively increase student
capacity, add new nursing faculty, increase student diversity,
address the nursing shortage, and enhance the way education
is delivered.
**The
University of Virginia (UVA) School of Nursing has received
a three-year, $651,153 HRSA grant to fund a collaborative,
two-pronged effort aimed at deepening and diversifying
the local pool of professional nurses. Funding will be
used toward increasing faculty resources at both UVA and
Piedmont Virginia Community College. For more information,
see http://www.nursing.virginia.edu/dean/release.asp.
**Indiana University School of Nursing, the American Association
of Critical-Care Nurses and Clarian Health Partners received
a grant from the Department of Education, Fund for the
Improvement of Post-Secondary Education (FIPSE), to develop
three online critical care courses (adult, pediatric and
neonatal). The courses include a didactic component, a
clinical practicum, and a Virtual Center of Best Practice
which includes practice guidelines and research briefs.
The clinical practicum uses an online preceptor model
to facilitate clinical application of course content.
The courses are offered for academic credit as well as
continuing education credit and confer a professional
certificate from the collaborating organizations. This
grant will increase the numbers of nurses prepared for
critical care, and expands the opportunities for students
to have experiences in these clinical settings.
**The
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston
received a $355,000 HRSA grant to educate nurses and nursing
assistants on ways to overcome the health disparities
faced by geriatric patients and to improve leadership
skills. Dr. Linda Rounds, associate professor and coordinator
of the school's Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Program,
will use the funding to develop a continuing education
series directed at health care professionals working with
older populations in medically underserved areas of East
Texas. Dr. Rounds will also work with UTMB's East Texas
Geriatric Education Center, in partnership with the East
Texas Area Health Education Center, to develop the Program
for Education and Leadership in Geriatrics.
22.
MEMBER NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND AWARDS
**Rutgers,
The State University of New Jersey, College of Nursing
in concert with the Graduate School-Newark, has created
an innovative new doctoral program aimed at addressing
the faculty shortage. The HS/BS-PhD (high school/bachelors
to PhD) is an early admission nursing doctoral program
that seamlessly transitions qualifying students into the
PhD program. This doctoral program creates a mechanism
to interest academically talented students in advanced
nursing studies as well as creating multiple routes for
advanced degrees. High school, transfer, second-degree
and currently enrolled baccalaureate students will be
eligible to apply for the program. For details, see http://www.newark.rutgers.edu/news/index.php.
**Dr.
Louise Fitzpatrick, dean of the College of Nursing at
Villanova University, announced the launch of a new doctoral
program to address the national need for more nurse educators.
The new program leads to the award of the Ph.D. and is
designed to prepare nurses as teacher-scholars for academic
careers in higher education. The inauguration of the doctoral
program is an important milestone in the history of Villanova’s
nursing school which celebrates its 50th anniversary this
year.
**HRSA’s
Office of Rural Health Policy awarded a one-year grant
to the East Tennessee State University College of Nursing
to study the quality of women's health care in rural areas.
Dr. Joellen Edwards and her research team will oversee
a national study analyzing how frequently rural women
participate in preventive health screenings.
**Dr. Peter Buerhaus, Valere Potter Professor of Nursing
and Senior Associate Dean for Research at the Vanderbilt
School of Nursing, has been elected to the Institute of
Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies. The IOM is an
elite group of scientists called upon for independent
analysis and recommendations on issues related to human
health. Individuals are elected to the Institute on the
basis of professional achievement and of demonstrated
interest, concern and involvement with problems and critical
issues that affect the health of the public. Dr. Colleen
Conway-Welch, dean of the Vanderbilt School of Nursing,
is also an IOM member.
**The
University of Kansas Medical Center announces the formation
of a new Center for Healthcare Informatics that will serve
all KUMC institutions, including the School of Nursing.
The Center will advance healthcare informatics at KUMC
through knowledge, integration, research and empowerment
of faculty and students in this expanding field of biomedical
science. For details, see http://www.kumc.edu/news/publish/article_375.shtml.
23.
AACN OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY UPDATE
**On
November 14, the Sullivan Commission on Diversity in the
Healthcare Workforce held a regional hearing in Los Angeles
to collect information on efforts to diversify the healthcare
workforce. In addition to the formal hearing, Commission
members, which include AACN Executive Director Polly Bednash,
heard from high school students from East Los Angeles
who aspire to become nurses, physicians, or dentists.
**On
October 30, Dr. Joan Stanley, AACN’s Director of
Education Policy, presented at a symposium in New York
City on the recently released “Education Competencies
for Registered Nurses Responding to Mass Casualty Incidents.”
This event was hosted by the schools of nursing at Columbia
University and Vanderbilt University. Dr. Stanley chaired
the committee that produced the competencies for the International
Nursing Coalition for Mass Casualty Education. See http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/INCMCECompetencies.pdf.
**On October 29, AACN staff participated in a meeting
with Dr. Patricia A. Grady, Director of the National Institute
for Nursing Research (NINR). Dr. Grady discussed the latest
research and findings from NINR with members of the Ad
Hoc Group for Medical Research Funding. For details, visit
http://www.nih.gov/ninr
and http://www.aamc.org/research/adhocgp.
**On
October 28, AACN staff attended a meeting with Dr. Jack
Whitescarver, the Director of the Office of AIDS Research
(OAR). Dr. Whitescarver discussed the mission, research,
and collaborative efforts of OAR. To learn more about
OAR, click to http://www.nih.gov/od/oar.
**On
October 28, AACN staff attended a reception honoring Sandra
Haldane, the new chief nurse of the Indian Health Service
(IHS). The reception was hosted by Senator Daniel Inouye
(D-HI), the Georgetown School of Nursing and Health Studies,
and the National Alaska Native American Indian Nurse Association.
For information about HIS, see http://www.ihs.gov.
**On
October 28, AACN staff attended an award presentation
hosted by Research!America honoring Dr. David Cutler with
the 2003 Eugene Garfield Economic Impact of Medical and
Health Research Award. Dr. Cutler is a professor of Economics
at Harvard University. For more information about Research!America,
visit http://www.researchamerica.org/index.html.
24.
OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES TO CONSIDER
**Dr.
Edward Salsberg, director of the Center for Health Workforce
Studies at the State University of New York, has written
a new report for the Milbank Memorial Fund and the Reforming
States Group titled “Making Sense of the System:
How States Can Use Health Workforce Policies to Increase
Access and Improve Quality of Care.” This report
identifies 10 promising state policy responses to addressing
the growing shortage of health care workers, including
supporting strategies such a career ladders for current
workers, high school and middle school health careers
programs, innovative and flexible health care educational
programs, increased worker education and training, and
evidence-based scope of practice requirements, among others.
The entire report is available online at http://www.milbank.org.
