01. 2003-2004 Faculty and Dean Salary Reports
Now Available
02. Plan Now to Attend AACN’s Spring Annual
Meeting
03. JHU Hosts Roundtable on Patient Safety
and Quality Care
04. AACN Expands Web-Based Faculty CareerLink
05. National Nursing Workforce Clearinghouse
Launched
06. New Resource for Accommodating Students
with Disabilities
07. Application Deadline Nears for Hartford
Awards Program
08. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Seeks Program
Associate
09. Business Officers to Meet in Seattle in
April
10. Dr. DeBasio Completes the Nurse in Washington
Internship
11. New Opportunity Alerts Posted Online
12. CCNE Issues a Call for Nominations
13. U.S. Army Nurse Corps Raise Loan Repayment
Amount
14. Nursing Advancement Professionals Host
Upcoming Meeting
15. HRSA Seeks Peer Reviewers for Grant Programs
16. Pediatric Nurses Needed to Volunteer with
HVO
17. NNCC Hosts Legislative Breakfast on March
25
18. Education Scholar Offers Convenient Faculty
Development
19. New Partnerships and Grant-Funded Initiatives
20. AACN Outreach and Advocacy Update
21. Member News, Announcements and Awards
22. Opportunities and Resources to Consider
1.
2003-2004 FACULTY AND DEAN SALARY REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE
AACN's
Research and Data Services staff are pleased to announce
that the following data reports are now available: “2003-2004
Salaries of Instructional and Administrative Faculty in
Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs in Nursing” and
“2003-2004 Salaries of Deans in Baccalaureate and Graduate
Programs in Nursing.” Staff would like to thank the
554 schools who supplied data for the faculty report, and
the 573 schools that contributed to the deans' report. All
participating schools will be sent copies of the reports.
To order copies, see http://www.aacn.nche.edu/IDS/datarep.htm.
2. PLAN NOW TO ATTEND AACN’S SPRING
ANNUAL MEETING
There
is still time to register for the Spring Annual Meeting
on March 27-30, 2004 at The Fairmont Washington hotel in
Washington, D.C. Emphasizing the theme "Critical Resources:
The Cost of Doing Business", deans and directors will
participate in resource-related program sessions as well
as discussions of other timely issues. The new Gannett Lectureship,
funded by Gannett and Nursing Spectrum, will be presented
Sunday evening by Dr. John V. Lombardi, Chancellor of the
University of Massachusetts-Amherst. For more details, see
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Conferences/springannualbrochure04.htm.
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists will sponsor
a post-conference on Tuesday, March 30 from 1:00-3:30 p.m.
on "How to Establish a New Nurse Anesthesia Educational
Program." There is no charge to attend; simply indicate
your interest on the registration form.
The
Fairmont Washington has indicated they no longer have rooms
available, so we recommend the St. Gregory Hotel, located
at 2033 M Street which is about 3 blocks from the Fairmont.
To make reservations, call 202-530-3600 or 1-800-829-5034.
3.
JHU HOSTS ROUNDTABLE ON PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY CARE
The
revolution in healthcare safety and quality will be the
topic of a special roundtable discussion at this month's
AACN Spring Annual Meeting. Dr. Martha Hill, dean of the
Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Nursing, will host
the roundtable "Healthcare Safety & Quality Revolution”
on Sunday, March 28 from 10:00 am–12:30 pm in the Sulgrave
Room at The Fairmont hotel in Washington, DC. Dr. Cheryl
Dennison, Assistant Professor at the JHU School of Nursing,
and Dr. Peter Pronovost, Medical Director of Johns Hopkins
Hospitals’ Center for Innovation in Quality Patient
Care, will present their efforts to improve outcomes through
innovations in education, research and clinical practice.
Discussion will follow, allowing nursing deans to share
ideas regarding their actions to address safety and quality,
ideas for evolution in curriculum, and strategies AACN can
employ to facilitate this revolution. Space is limited to
50 participants. To register, send an email to rsvp@son.jhmi.edu.
For more information, visit http://www.son.jhmi.edu/events/milestone/events_index.asp.
4.
AACN EXPANDS WEB-BASED FACULTY CAREERLINK
Earlier
this month, AACN launched the newly revamped Faculty CareerLink,
a Web-based resource for nurses interested in teaching careers
found at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/CareerLink.
In addition to listing over 280 faculty vacancies this month,
this section now includes a nurse educator career profile,
lists of academic programs that prepare faculty, financial
aid opportunities, and links to faculty development programs.
To highlight this new resource, AACN members are encouraged
to promote CareerLink to your master’s and doctoral
students. AACN has also launched a promotional campaign
to raise awareness of this resource that includes reaching
out to nurse employers and organizations that serve advanced
practice nurses. Read Nurse Zone’s recent article about
CareerLink at http://www.nursezone.com/job/DevicesandTechnology.asp?articleID=12137.
5.
NATIONAL NURSING WORKFORCE CLEARINGHOUSE LAUNCHED
The
National Nursing Workforce Clearinghouse is an electronic
nursing policy resource that provides timely coverage of
state and national policy initiatives, innovations in nursing
workforce development and health system management, and
tools to support professional networking for improvement
in nursing. Building upon interest in the nursing shortage,
the Clearinghouse will cover issues that have an equally
significant influence on nursing workforce and health system
management, including state legislative decisions, nursing
education, collaborative programs, patient safety and quality
of care issues. AACN encourages members to register with
this site and learn more about submitting your success stories
related to nursing education and workforce development as
a resource for other educators, nursing leaders and policy
makers across the U.S. See http://www.nursingclearinghouse.org.
6. NEW RESOURCE FOR ACCOMMODATING STUDENTS
WITH DISABILITIES
Rush
University College of Nursing has published a proceedings
manual based on an April 2003 symposium titled “Students
with Disabilities: Nursing Education and Practice.”
Cosponsored by the Rush University Medical Center, the symposium
convened 117 experts in nursing curricula, employment, licensure
and regulation, health care administration, and national
disability rights advocacy to discuss and debate issues
related to recruiting qualified students with disabilities
into the nursing profession. Five priority topics were addressed:
legal aspects of accommodations, nursing education curricula
and accommodations, nursing employment and accommodations,
regulations and licensure, and a “perspective on how
to effect change.” The symposium featured a panel highlighting
students with disabilities who successfully completed a
nursing program and licensure exam. The entire manual may
be downloaded for free at http://www.rushu.rush.edu/nursing/studisable.html.
7.
APPLICATION DEADLINE NEARS FOR HARTFORD AWARDS PROGRAM
Applications
will be accepted through May 1 for the 2004 Awards for Baccalaureate
Education in Geriatric Nursing, an initiative of The John
A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing in
partnership with AACN. This awards program was created to
recognize model baccalaureate programs with a strong focus
on gerontological nursing. Awards are presented to nursing
programs that exhibit exceptional, substantive, and innovative
baccalaureate curriculum in this subject area. Beyond innovation,
programs must also demonstrate relevance in the clinical
environment and have the ability to be replicated at schools
of nursing across the country. Besides the award for Infusing
Geriatrics into Nursing Curriculum, award categories also
include Geriatric Faculty Member, Stand Alone Geriatric
Course, and Clinical Settings in Geriatric Nursing. For
complete details, see http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/Hartford/Application.pdf.
8.
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION SEEKS PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
The
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is accepting applications
for a Program Associate position with the organization’s
Nursing Team. Under the Team Leader's direction and guidance,
this position will develop and manage programs, projects,
and initiatives in collaboration with senior staff as well
as independently by conducting project-related research
and working with key informants, grantees, and applicants
to develop strategies and action plans to fulfill programmatic
objectives. The Program Associate is responsible for reviewing
proposals, providing written analysis, and proposing solutions
to effectively service the needs of grantees and contribute
to the efficiency of senior staff. Candidates must have
education and experience equivalent to a master's degree,
plus 2 years of professional experience, preferably related
to nursing and quality of care. For more details, see http://www.rwjf.org/about/programAssociate.jhtml.
9.
BUSINESS OFFICERS TO MEET IN SEATTLE IN APRIL
The
19th Annual Business Officers of Nursing Schools (BONUS)
conference will be held on April 21-23, 2004 in Seattle,
WA. BONUS is dedicated to facilitating networking among
those who work in the administration of nursing education
and to providing education in areas of business, technology,
and financial and administrative management. Assistants
to the dean, fiscal managers, business officers and any
personnel involved in the operational management of a school
of nursing will benefit from attending this conference.
For more information, see http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Conferences/bonus04.htm.
10.
DR. DEBASIO COMPLETES THE NURSE IN WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP
From
February 29 to March 3, Dr. Nancy DeBasio, dean and president
of the Research College of Nursing in Missouri, participated
in the Nurse in Washington Internship (NIWI) program sponsored
by the Nursing Organizations Alliance. This program offers
nurses the opportunity to learn how to influence health
care policy through federal legislative and regulatory processes.
Participants learn from health experts and government officials,
network with other nurses, and visit members of Congress.
For additional information on the NIWI program, visit http://www.nursing-alliance.org/niwi.htm.
11.
NEW OPPORTUNITY ALERTS POSTED ONLINE
AACN
strives to bring members the latest Opportunity Alerts which
are announcements of grants, fellowships, scholarships,
and other funding sources for nursing programs, students,
and research. The latest alerts, including announcements
from the Health Resources and Services Administration, Native
American Research Center for Health, and Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality, have been posted at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Government/opps.htm.
12.
CCNE ISSUES A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is seeking
nominations for candidates to run for election to its 13-member
Board of Commissioners. Two positions are available: one
representative of the deans of CCNE-approved or accredited
nursing programs; and one representative actively engaged
in nursing practice as his or her primary professional role.
The Commission is seeking additional nominations for candidates
to serve as members of its Nominating Committee. Four positions
are available. All nominations must be submitted to CCNE
by March 31, 2004. To learn more about the required qualifications
and expectations regarding service, or to obtain a nominations
packet, see http://www.aacn.nche.edu/accreditation
or contact Sarah Bloom, Accreditation Manager, at sbloom@aacn.nche.edu
or 202-887-6791, ext. 245.
13.
U.S. ARMY NURSE CORPS RAISE LOAN REPAYMENT AMOUNT
The
U.S. Army Nurse Corps will repay up to $27,998 in qualified
educational loans, an increase of more than $1,300 over
last year, through the Active Duty Health Professions Loan
Repayment Program (HPLRP). 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 under
HPLRP. You 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 more
information, contact Captain Wendy Perry at 410-379-1595
or wendy.perry@usarec.army.mil.
14.
NURSING ADVANCEMENT PROFESSIONALS HOST UPCOMING MEETING
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." The
conference is designed for development officers, deans,
academic leaders, and public relations and marketing professionals
within nursing schools who wish to enhance public awareness
and fundraising initiatives at their institutions. Speakers
include Kathleen Larey Lewton, past president of the Public
Relations Society of America, and Sondra Shaw-Hardy, author
of “Creating a Women's Giving Circle: A Handbook.”
For details and to register, see http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Conferences/napc04brochure.htm.
15.
HRSA SEEKS PEER REVIEWERS FOR GRANT PROGRAMS
The
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is recruiting
Peer Reviewers to serve as evaluators for the agency’s
many grant programs. Grant reviewers help HRSA select the
best programs from competitive groups of applicants. Reviewers
use their expertise and judgment to objectively evaluate
and score applications against published evaluation criteria.
Reviewers gain understanding of the grant-making process
while enjoying the opportunity to network with colleagues.
HRSA grant reviews usually are held in the Washington, DC
metropolitan area and last for 3 to 5 days. Some reviews
are conducted by teleconference or across the Internet.
HRSA makes all logistical arrangements and pays for travel
expenses and other costs. Each reviewer receives an honorarium.
For more details, see http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/reviewers.htm.
16.
PEDIATRIC NURSES NEEDED TO VOLUNTEER WITH HVO
Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) needs pediatric nurses
to serve in long-term volunteer assignments at Mulago Hospital
in Kampala, Uganda. Nurses in this program will implement
a $40,000 grant awarded to HVO from the Izumi Foundation
to fund the second phase of a pediatric nurse education
and training program in Uganda. Project goals include developing
a policy and procedures manual for all pediatric units and
standardizing the manner in which procedures are carried
out and care is given. Candidates should have some teaching
experience at the college level and strong clinical or preceptor
backgrounds. Interested individuals should contact the HVO
Program Department for more information about this exciting
opportunity. For more details, see http://www.hvousa.org.
17.
NNCC HOSTS LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST ON MARCH 25
The
National Nursing Centers Consortium (NNCC), in partnership
with Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and Nursing School,
is hosting a legislative breakfast on nurse-managed health
centers on March 25, 2004 from 9-10 a.m. in the Rayburn
House Office Building, Room 2226, in Washington DC. This
event will introduce staff and legislators to nurse-managed
health centers, talk about how the centers serve their constituents
and discuss the challenges related to reimbursement and
overall recognition as safety-net providers. AACN members
wishing to attend must RSVP by contacting Brian Valdez at
215-731-7146. Whether you are able to attend or not, the
NNCC strongly encourages you to call your legislators and
suggest that they or their health care staff person attend
the briefing.
18.
EDUCATION SCHOLAR OFFERS CONVENIENT FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
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 is available in seven modules. The experience
includes reading from required references, reflective exercises
to examine beliefs about teaching and learning, and projects
that expand expertise as a health professions educator.
NOTE: Participants in the pilot program are still needed
for modules 1, 4B, 5 and 6. Pilot testers will receive a
10% discount on these modules. For details, see http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/edscholar.htm.
19.
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.
**Last
week, the U.S. Department of Labor launched a $24.4 million
national initiative to train health care workers that includes
funding to increase the pool of nurse educators. Labor Secretary
Elaine Chao kicked off the program, part of the president's
High Growth Job Training Initiative, during a visit to Johns
Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. In addition to funding to
educate personnel needed for positions experiencing critical
worker shortages, the state of Maryland received a $1.5
million grant to provide scholarships for nurses to pursue
graduate level education needed to teach at the college
and university level. For more information, see http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/eta/ETA2004397.htm.
**On
March 8, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) announced the establishment
of the IBC Nurse Scholars Program, a $2.25 million scholarship
initiative to combat the critical shortage of nursing educators
and nurses in Southeastern Pennsylvania. G. Fred DiBona,
Jr., IBC’s President and CEO, said “by focusing
a large portion of our investment on attracting new teachers,
we believe we ultimately can put more nurses on the front
lines right here in Southeastern Pennsylvania – and
more nurses corresponds to better care.” Read more
at http://www.ibx.com/jsps/article.jsp?id=/about_ibc/news/index.html.
**The
University of Texas at Arlington Dreamakers Scholarship
Program is enlisting public and private support to fund
$1,000 scholarships for at least 25% of the school's BSN
students this year. With a goal of $100,000 for scholarships
in 2004, the School of Nursing has already received funds
and pledges totaling over $113,000. Donations will support
baccalaureate students and help them fulfill their dreams
of becoming successful professional nurses. See http://www.uta.edu/nursing/dm-2004.
**Two
nursing schools are opening accelerated baccalaureate programs
to accommodate the rising interest in the nursing among
career changers. This fall, Nevada State College will use
$500,000 in federal funding to offer an accelerated BSN
program for individuals with previous four-year degrees.
Texas Christian University's (TCU) Harris School of Nursing
has also launched an accelerated BSN track for non-nursing
college graduates which is supported by a $286,182 grant
from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. TCU’s
15-month program offers a novel approach to fast-track nursing
education that features the same number of clinical hours
as traditional programs. Read more at http://www.hsn.tcu.edu/acceleratedbsn/index.htm.
20.
AACN OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY UPDATE
**As
a part of the Coalition for Health Funding, AACN staff participated
in over 10 meetings with key House and Senate Budget Committee
staff. The meetings focused on the President’s FY 2005
budget proposal for health care programs. A chart of the
President’s budget figures for nursing and other health
programs is on the AACN Web site at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Government/FY2005Chart.pdf
**During
February and March, AACN staff participated in meetings
with staff from the Division of Nursing and the Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). These meetings were
an opportunity for AACN staff to learn about the function
and operation of the programs supported by these agencies.
For more information about the Division of Nursing and AHRQ,
see http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing
and http://www.ahrq.gov.
**AACN
staff participated in a meeting with other nursing organization
representatives and House Democratic Whip Rep. Steny Hoyer
(D-MD) on March 3. The meeting addressed numerous nursing
issues and focused on the shortage of nurses and nursing
faculty. Rep. Hoyer is on the Labor, Health and Human Services,
and Education Appropriations Subcommittee. All of the groups
requested increasing Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development
Programs to the $205 million level.
**On
March 1, AACN supported and attended a Coalition for Health
Funding Congressional staff briefing. The purpose of the
briefing was to raise awareness about the importance of
funding for public health programs in the federal budget,
commonly known as Function 550. Titled “America’s
Health at Risk,” John Porter, former Chairman of the
House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations
Subcommittee, moderated. The speakers included Dr. Georges
C. Benjamin, Director of the American Public Health Association,
and Dr. Ronald D. Franks, dean of Medicine and Vice President
for Health Affairs, East Tennessee State University. For
more information about the Coalition, click to http://www.aamc.org/advocacy/healthfunding/start.htm.
**On March 1, seven graduate nursing students from Kean
University (NJ) attended a briefing given by the Government
Affairs staff at AACN headquarters. These students were
in Washington, DC as part of the Nurses in Washington Internship
program. They learned about the appropriations process and
how the federal government funds nursing education and research.
If you would like to bring your students to Washington to
learn more about public health policy, contact Gene Throwe
at 202-463-6930, ext. 237 or gthrowe@aacn.nche.edu.
**AACN
staff attended the Nurse in Washington Roundtable Dinner
hosted by NIWI on March 1. The keynote speakers included
Ms. Tiffany Watkins, Regional Coalitions Director for the
Bush-Cheney 2004 Campaign and Pat Ford-Roegner who represented
Nurses for Kerry. These speakers addressed numerous important
health care issues facing our country and their candidates
in the upcoming presidential election. For additional information
about either of these campaigns, visit http://www.georgewbush.com
and http://www.johnkerry.com.
**On
February 26, AACN staff attended a hearing of the House
Budget Committee. Secretary of Health and Human Services
Tommy Thompson testified about the President’s FY 2005
request for the Department of Health and Human Services.
To view the Secretary’s testimony, see http://www.house.gov/budget/hearings.htm.
**On
February 25, staff participated in a membership meeting
of the Coalition for Health Funding featuring Leighton Ku,
Health Budget Analyst with the Center on Budget and Policy
Priorities. He discussed the FY 2005 President’s Budget
and gave an overview of the budget proposals for domestic
discretionary health programs. For more information about
the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, visit http://www.cbpp.org.
21. MEMBER NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND
AWARDS
Dr.
Dorothy Detlor, dean of the Intercollegiate College of Nursing/Washington
State University College of Nursing, was recently elected
President of the Washington Center for Nursing and was appointed
to the Budget Committee for the Commission for Collegiate
Nursing Education. "It's a professional honor to be
elected and appointed to serve both of these highly respected
organizations," said Detlor. "The opportunity
to keep pace with what is affecting nursing education and
the nursing profession at the state and the national level
will enhance our ability to adapt to those elements at Intercollegiate
College of Nursing/WSU College of Nursing." For details,
see http://www.icne.wsu.edu/marcom/3404.htm.
22.
OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES TO CONSIDER
**The
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(JCAHO) and the National Quality Forum (NQF) are accepting
applications for the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and
Quality Awards. This honor recognizes individuals and health
care organizations that are making significant contributions
to improving patient safety. Up to four awards are presented
each year in the categories of individual achievement, system
innovation (both at the national and local level), and research.
Nomination forms are available at www.jcaho.org and www.qualityforum.org,
or by calling 630-792-5800. Nomination forms must be received
by May 27, 2004.
**The
second national “Steps to a HealthierUS” summit
is planned for April 29–30, 2004 at the Baltimore Marriott
Waterfront Hotel in Maryland. Health and Human Services
Secretary Tommy G. Thompson, special guests, educators,
business and community leaders, and policymakers will take
an in-depth look at our nation’s health, including
what communities across the country are doing to tackle
obesity, diabetes, cancer, asthma, and heart disease and
stroke and to increase physical activity, improve nutrition,
promote preventive screenings, and encourage healthy choices.
For more details and to register online, see http://www.healthierus.gov/steps.
**On
behalf of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC),
the Division of Community and Minority Programs is soliciting
nominations for the Herbert W. Nickens, MD, Award. This
award is given to an individual who has made outstanding
contributions to promoting justice in medical education
and health care. Since Dr. Nickens believed that a multidisciplinary
approach is needed to address inequities in health, nominees
may come from a wide range of fields, including medicine,
nursing, public health, education, law, and the social sciences.
The recipient receives a $10,000 award and presents the
Nickens Lecture at the AAMC’s annual meeting. Nominations
must be received by April 2, 2004. For details, see http://www.aamc.org/about/awards.
**The Delmarva Foundation, a national not-for-profit organization
committed to improving the quality of health care, has established
the Quality Health Foundation (QHF) and will award grants
to eligible organizations in Maryland, the District of Columbia,
Virginia, West Virginia, Vermont, Florida, California, and
the Delmarva Peninsula. QHF will fund projects of many types,
including service demonstrations and rapid-cycle change
projects that have the potential to produce high impacts
on health outcomes. One-year grants of up to $50,000 may
be awarded to eligible organizations. For more information,
visit http://www.qualityhealthfoundation.org.
**The
International Center for Health Leadership Development,
a division of the School of Public Health at the University
of Illinois at Chicago, is recruiting applicants for the
Health Partners Fellows Class of 2004-2005. The Health Partners
Fellowship is a leadership development program that seeks
to prepare a diversity of emerging leaders capable of and
committed to creating organizational collaborations to improve
health. Application deadline is April 1, 2004. See http://www.uic.edu/sph/healthleaders.
**Nursing school deans, faculty and students are invited
to attend the second Florence Nightingale Commemorative
Service on Sunday, May 9, 2004 at 4 p.m., at the Washington
National Cathedral in Washington, DC. This special event
will honor the founder of modern nursing and practicing
nurses as they continue Nightingale's mission of caring
and healing. As part of the service, representatives from
leading nursing organizations, including AACN, will join
with nursing students in a candlelight ceremony that represents
the passing of knowledge from one nurse to another, from
one generation to the next. For details or to RSVP, contact
Dr. Barbara Dossey at barbara@dosseydossey.com.
**Graduate
nursing students are invited to apply for the Paul Ambrose
Health Promotion Student Leadership Symposium. The symposium,
funded by the federal Office of Disease Prevention and Health
Promotion, aims to provide leadership training and prevention
education to graduate nursing students, medical students,
and physician assistant students. The application deadline
is April 16, 2004. The symposium is held June 25-27, 2004
in Washington DC. For details, see http://www.atpm.org/meetings/PA_Symposium.htm.
