March 2007 News Watch 1.  Opportunity to Comment on CCNE’s Draft Nurse Residency Standards 2.  AACN Board of Directors Endorses CNL White Paper 3.  CNL Exam Application Available; New Eligibility Requirements Set 4.  Register Now for GNAP and BONUS Network Conferences 5.  National Workforce Council Calls for Expanding BSN Programs 6.  New AACN Data Reports Available Now 7.  Recent AACN Board Actions Posted Online 8.  AACN Board Expectations for Faculty Preparation 9.  Baccalaureate and Master’s Essentials to be Posted Online 10. QSEN Project Enters Phase II and Seeks Faculty Participation 11. 2007 Hot Issues Conference on Clinical Simulation 12. New DNP Web Site Launched for Graduates and Faculty 13. Announcing the 2010 International Year of the Nurse 14. Summer Seminar Invites All Who Work with “Difficult People” 15. Cherokee Inspired Comfort Award Seeks Applications 16. New Research Funding Opportunities Through RWJF and NIH 17. Wide Variety of ELNEC Courses Offered in 2007 18. Apply for a Geriatric Nursing Faculty Development Institute 19. New Partnerships and Grant-Funded Initiatives 20. Member News, Announcements and Awards 21. AACN Outreach and Advocacy Update 22. Opportunities and Resources to Consider   1. OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON CCNE’S DRAFT NURSE RESIDENCY STANDARDS For over a year now, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has been engaged in the development of a new accreditation program for post-baccalaureate nurse residency programs in acute-care settings. This new accreditation process is the first national effort to create a quality assessment program for nurse residencies, and is the result of a partnership between AACN and the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) to implement a standardized, year-long, post-baccalaureate nurse residency program modeled on The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice. The CCNE Task Force on Nurse Residency Program Accreditation has developed a set of standards to be used in the accreditation of post-baccalaureate nurse residency programs. To provide input into the development of the Standards that will be used by CCNE in the accreditation of these programs nationally, you are invited to complete the survey on the draft accreditation standards, which can be accessed via this link: http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB2266TF6TE3E. The deadline to complete the survey is March 19, 2007. 2. AACN BOARD OF DIRECTORS ENDORSES CNL WHITE PAPER In February 2007, the AACN Board of Directors endorsed the “White Paper on the Education and Role of the Clinical Nurse Leader." This document delineates the entry-level competencies for all master’s and post-master’s program graduates prepared as a Clinical Nurse Leader TM (CNL), an advanced generalist role. The competencies deemed necessary for the CNL role originally were identified by the AACN Task Force on Education & Regulation II in the “Working Paper on the Clinical Nurse Leader” which was released in May 2003 and revised in June 2004. In addition, the curriculum framework, which includes required curricular components, clinical experiences, and overarching end-of-program competencies, is included in the white paper. These components provide the basis for the design and implementation of a master’s or post-master’s CNL education program and prepare the graduate to sit for the CNL Certification Examination TM. See http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Publications/WhitePapers/CNL2-07.pdf. 3. CNL EXAM APPLICATION AVAILABLE; NEW ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS SET The first formal administration of the CNL Certification Examination™ is scheduled for April 23-May 25, 2007. The purpose of CNL Certification is to create a unique credential for graduates of master’s and post-master’s CNL programs. Eligible candidates must follow the instructions outlined in the CNL Certification Examination Handbook to apply for the exam.  The handbook, application, and other information are available on the Web at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/CNL/certification.htm. All individuals who have previously graduated or will graduate in Spring 2007 from a master's or post-master's program that meets the stated criteria and prepares individuals with the outcome competencies and program requirements delineated in the AACN’s white paper on the CNL are eligible and encouraged to sit for the examination. TIME-LIMITED OPPORTUNITY: From April through December 2007, individuals who hold a graduate degree in nursing and have functioned continuously in the CNL role for a minimum of 6 months will be permitted to sit for the certification exam.  A signature of the CNO of the practice institution will be required for documentation of practice in the CNL role. Additionally, individuals who hold a graduate degree in nursing and who have a faculty role in a CNL program will be permitted to sit for the certification exam. A signature of the CNO or dean of the education institution will be required for documentation of the faculty role in the CNL program. See http://www.aacn.nche.edu/CNL/certification.htm. 4. REGISTER NOW FOR GNAP AND BONUS NETWORK CONFERENCES AACN’s Graduate Nursing Admissions Professionals (GNAP) Network will host their annual conference on April 10-11, 2007 in Anaheim, CA. GNAP is composed of a diverse group of nursing education administrators and faculty who are responsible for graduate nursing student recruitment, admissions, marketing, and programming. Presented with the theme “Graduate Nursing Education in the 21st Century: Where have we been? Where are we going?,” the conference provides a chance for recruiters to share successes, develop new strategies, and establish a resource network of peers. Sessions will focus on students with disabilities, enrolling and recruiting a diverse student body, prospective international candidates, attracting students to accelerated programs, and how to counsel applicants when they ask: Is the DNP or PhD right for me? See http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Conferences/07gnap.htm. The 2007 Business Officers of Nursing Schools (BONUS) conference theme this year is “Rebuild, Revive, Renew”. The 22nd annual event will be held April 25-27 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans, LA. The conference is designed for business officers, fiscal managers, and personnel involved in the operational management of nursing programs. We hope that everyone who comes – and we are expecting RECORD numbers since our membership is at an all-time high – will leave with new knowledge, new friends, and renewed energy! For details, see http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Conferences/07bonus.htm. 5. NATIONAL WORKFORCE COUNCIL CALLS FOR EXPANDING BSN PROGRAMS In February, a newly formed council of health care experts released a statement urging a national effort to substantially expand baccalaureate nursing programs.  Based in the University of Pennsylvania’s Leonard Davis Institute of Health Care Economics, the Council on Physician and Nurse Supply is an independent, multi-disciplinary group dedicated to studying trends in the demand for physicians and nurses and to propose ways to better align training capacity with the nation’s needs. In considering the nursing shortage, the council noted that a growing body of research supports the relationship between the level of nursing education and both the quality and safety of patient care. Therefore, in expanding nursing education, the emphasis should be at the baccalaureate (BSN) level. For more details, see http://www.endonurse.com/hotnews/72h5129285038.html. 6. NEW AACN DATA REPORTS AVAILABLE NOW Highlighting the results from the fall 2006 survey, AACN’s latest data reports on enrollment and graduations, faculty salaries, and dean salaries are now available.  Between 2005 and 2006, enrollment increased in all types of baccalaureate and higher degree nursing programs, including entry-level baccalaureate programs (+7.6%); RN to baccalaureate programs (+14.8%); master’s programs (+18.1%); and research-focused doctoral programs (+6.3%). Despite this upward trend, 42,866 qualified applications were turned away from nursing schools nationwide due primarily to a lack of available seats and shortage of faculty. Within this total, 3,605 qualified applications to graduate programs were turned away. The data reports may be purchased through the AACN Web site. See http://www.aacn.nche.edu/IDS/datarep.htm. All schools that contributed data to these reports will receive complimentary copies. 7. RECENT AACN BOARD ACTIONS POSTED ONLINE AACN's Board of Directors meets throughout the year to conduct the business of the association and advance the mission of professional nursing education. To keep members updated on the work of the Board, AACN posts a summary of their discussions and decisions after every meeting in the Members Only section of the Web site. For a summary of January and February 2007 Board actions, see http://www.aacn.nche.edu/MembersOnly/index.asp. 8. AACN BOARD EXPECTATIONS FOR FACULTY PREPARATION The growing shortage of nurse faculty has generated much conversation and debate regarding the appropriate utilization and educational preparation of nurse educators. After thoughtful consideration, the AACN Board of Directors developed a set of expectations for faculty teaching in baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. These expectations address the desired education level and role responsibilities for full- and part-time faculty, clinical instructors, and preceptors. While recognizing that some schools may find it difficult to achieve these goals in the short-term, the AACN Board strongly believes that it is important to identify a uniform set of expectations for academic nurses in higher education that all member institutions can work toward accomplishing. This document is posted on the AACN Web site at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/pdf/Facexpect.pdf. 9. BACCALAUREATE AND MASTER’S ESSENTIALS TO BE POSTED ONLINE To facilitate the adoption of AACN’s Baccalaureate and Master’s Essentials, the AACN Board of Directors has requested that these documents be posted on the Web site for nurse faculty worldwide to access. The Essentials outline the necessary curriculum content and expected competencies of graduates from baccalaureate and master’s nursing programs. These documents will be posted online beginning April 1, 2007. Please note that hard copies of these publications will still be available for sale through the AACN Web site. 10. QSEN PROJECT ENTERS PHASE II AND SEEKS FACULTY PARTICIPATION The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill is pleased to announce that the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has funded Phase II of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses(QSEN) project. In the May/June 2007 issue of Nursing Outlook, the competencies developed though this project will be published along with proposed targets for knowledge, skill, and attitude development during pre-licensure education.  After April 2, 2007, the new QSEN Web site will be launched - http://www.qsen.org – and feature annotated references for each competency (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics) and a beginning set of teaching strategies for classroom, skills/simulation lab, and clinical site teaching. The site will also include information on how deans, directors, and faculty can join the effort to prepare the next generation of nursing professionals with the competencies needed to improve the quality and safety of health care. Schools interested in program-level participation in QSEN are invited to submit an application to be a member of the QSEN Pilot School Learning Collaborative. Application will be available after April 2 at http://www.qsen.org or you may contact Elaine Smith at elaines@email.unc.edu. 11. 2007 HOT ISSUES CONFERENCE ON CLINICAL SIMULATION Join colleagues April 22-25, 2007 at The Westin Tabor Center in Denver, CO for a conference dedicated to "Stepping Up to Clinical Simulation.”Many member schools use simulation in their programs, varying in type and sophistication from relatively basic equipment to top-of-the-line technology. During gatherings of academic leaders and faculty, simulation is a recurrent theme, particularly issues surrounding how to fund and staff this innovative approach to instruction. This conference offers an excellent opportunity to discuss the trend toward simulation as well as pragmatic aspects of resourcing, selecting, utilizing, and maintaining simulation facilities and equipment. Two popular vendors will offer sessions describing their products and services for faculty who are still considering approaches. Program, concurrent, poster, and discussion sessions offer multiple opportunities for participants to obtain practical advice, learn successful strategies, and ask questions. For full program details and registration information, see http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Conferences/07HotIssuesConference.htm. 12. NEW DNP WEB SITE OFFERED FOR GRADUATES AND FACULTY A new Web site – http://www.apn-dnp.com - is the first product of Doctors of Nursing Practice, LLC, a corporation formed by a group of DNP students from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. The goal of the site is to promote communication among those interested in the growth and development of DNP programs. Public information is available, and forum participation is free for those who register. An online journal is currently under development. Visit http://www.apn-dnp.com and join the conversation. 13. ANNOUNCING THE 2010 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE NURSE AACN urges all members, colleagues, faculty, student and alumni networks to visit NightingaleDeclaration.net, the Website introducing both this personal Declaration and United Nations’ Resolutions for an International Year of the Nurse (2010) and a UN Decade for a Healthy World (2011-2020). To encourage the adoption of these resolutions by the UN General Assembly in 2008 and 2009, individual signatures on the Declaration are invited from millions of nurses devoted to the health of all humanity. These signatures of worldwide commitment by nurses, other health workers and concerned citizens will help build a grassroots-to-global foundation of support for these UN Resolutions and an action plan to implement them locally, nationally and internationally. Initial sponsors include ANA, STTI, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Decision Critical, Inc., and Nurse-Theorist Dr. Jean Watson. For details and to sign this Declaration, go to http://www.nightingaledeclaration.net. 14. SUMMER SEMINAR INVITES ALL WHO WORK WITH A "DIFFICULT PERSON" The 2007 Summer Seminar will focus on the theme “Managing Difficult People: Practical Approaches for Nursing Academic Leaders”at the Marriott Portland City Center, Portland, OR on July 22-25, 2007. The challenge of difficult people and difficult situations is not unique to nursing education.  However, the intense pace and serious nature of the nursing academic enterprise can make difficult people even more problematic for co-workers, the organization, and the academic mission.  This year's summer session focuses on increasing your ability to deal positively with difficult people, difficult situations, and difficult messages, led by a consultant in organizational behavior and professor of human resources, Dr. Virginia Bianco-Mathis. Conference details will be available on the AACN Web site by March 28, and brochures will be mailed to schools shortly thereafter. 15. CHEROKEE INSPIRED COMFORT AWARD SEEKS APPLICATIONS Cherokee Uniforms is currently seeking nominations for the 2007 Cherokee Inspired Comfort Award. These annual awards recognize nurses for exceptional service, sacrifice and innovation in practice. Candidates may be nominated in two of the following categories but can only win in one: student nurse, registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, LPN/LVN, and other non-physician healthcare professional. Winners will receive an all-expenses paid Caribbean cruise for two; an all-expenses paid trip to a nursing conference; association membership; or other valuable prizes. Cherokee Uniforms will make a donation for every professional nominated for the award to three national charities: the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and the Alzheimer’s Association. Nominations must be made by May 31, 2007. For more details, see http://www.cherokeeuniforms.com. 16. NEW RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH RWJF AND NIH The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is seeking applicants for the Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research. This program supports researchers whose cross-cutting and innovative ideas promise to contribute meaningfully to improving health and health policy in America. Each year, the program awards 24- to 36-month grants of up to $335,000 to highly qualified individuals to fund approximately 10 research projects that have national policy relevance. Applications are due by March 28, 2007. See http://www.investigatorawards.org/applications/default.asp?s=0. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s New Innovator Award will support research by new investigators who propose highly innovative projects with the potential to have a great impact on biomedical or behavioral science. NIH expects to make at least 14 awards in September 2007. Each grant will be for 5 years and up to a total of $1.5 million in direct costs plus applicable facilities and administrative costs. Women and members of groups that are underrepresented in biomedical or behavioral research are especially encouraged to apply. Awards are open to new investigators who have not yet obtained an NIH R01 or similar grant; hold an independent research position at an institution in the United States; received a doctoral degree or completed medical internship and residency in 1997 or later; and propose research in any scientific area relevant to the NIH mission. Applications will be accepted online between April 25 and May 22, 2007. For more information, contact newinnovator@nih.gov or call 301-594-4469. 17. WIDE VARIETY OF ELNEC COURSES OFFERED IN 2007 The End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) is offering a variety of train-the-trainer courses in 2007 for nurse educators across settings.  In addition to the Core, Graduate, and Pediatric Palliative Care programs, ELNEC will offer programs this year in two new curriculum areas: Critical Care and Geriatrics. Seven ELNEC courses will be offered through the end of the year. For a complete schedule of upcoming courses and/or to register, see http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ELNEC/07Courses.htm. For more information on ELNEC, contact Project Director Pam Malloy at pmalloy@aacn.nche.edu. 18. APPLY FOR A GERIATRIC NURSING FACULTY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE AACN is accepting online applications for the upcoming Faculty Development Institutes offered through the Geriatric Nursing Education Consortium (GNEC). GNEC is an innovative national initiative to enhance geriatric content in senior-level baccalaureate courses. Administered by AACN, this program provides nursing educators with the skills, knowledge and resources needed to ensure that the "best geriatric practices" are imbedded in baccalaureate curricula and subsequently in the clinical care provided by newly educated nurses. Using a train-the-trainer approach, nurse faculty attending the GNEC institutes are expected to serve as leaders and mentors by sharing their new expertise with colleagues. This program is generously funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation. To apply for an upcoming institute, see  http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/Hartford/gnec.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. On March 6, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University staged a patient safety training exercise for medical and nursing students, the first of its kind collaboration between the two universities. Approximately 460 medical and nursing students participated in this event along with more than 100 faculty and staff from both schools. Four different methods of instruction were used in this patient safety training to help the organizers evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each. This joint training was the first of four projects funded by a $1.65 million grant to UNC and Duke from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation. See http://nursing.unc.edu/new/press_releases/release.html?pr=1172811600. 20. MEMBER NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND AWARDS Dr. Virginia Tilden, dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, was the only nurse asked to serve on a 15-person Commission on National Healthcare Reform appointed by Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska. In February, the Commission delivered its final report to the Senator. The report calls for sweeping reform of America's financing and delivery of health care, including a basic health care plan for all Americans, more effective utilization of nurse practitioners and other non-physician providers, and an overhaul of government financing systems. The plan calls for the appointment of an independent Health Care Transformation Commission, patterned after the Federal Reserve Board, to oversee the changes. The report urges rapid action and complete reform by 2012. Mayor Michael Bloomberg officially designating March 8, 2007 as New York University College of Nursing Day in the City of New York. The official proclamation stated: "The New York University College of Nursing plays a vital role in providing our future nursing professionals with the education and experience that they need to succeed in the challenging and rapidly evolving health care field. The college is a model educational institution and a crucial part of our health care community, thanks to the faculty's expert teaching, outstanding scholarship, and dedicated service to the city and global community." For more details, see http://www.nyu.edu/public.affairs/releases/detail/1500 Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions is seeking applications for the Bayada Award for Technological Innovation in Nursing Education and Practice. This honor is given to reward and recognize the lasting and vital contributions of nurses through their use of technology. Two $5,000 cash awards will be distributed to a nurse educator or practicing nurse: one for innovation that leads to improved nursing education and student outcomes and one for innovation that leads to improved patient care and patient care outcomes. Entries will be judged on technological innovation, and its impact on nursing education or patient care. Nominations must be received by April 2, 2007. For complete details, see http://www.drexel.edu/cnhp/bayada/bayada_award.asp. The University of Texas Arlington is pleased to announce that the 6th Annual Dream Makers Scholarship drive surpassed its goal of $100,000 for scholarships in 2007 with more than $110,000 in funds and pledges. Since its inception, this scholarship campaign has raised over $700,000 and established 15 new endowed scholarships for student enrolled in the school’s BSN program. Leading the drive for scholarship support are $20,000 presenting sponsors United Service Association For Health Care Foundation, Texas Health Resources, the Arlington Star Telegram and Laerdal Medical Corporation. For more details, see http://www.uta.edu/nursing. Twenty-three pediatric and evidence-based practice nursing leaders from 18 children’s hospitals and colleges of nursing across the country met in a Leadership Summit at Arizona State University in Tempe to launch the first National Consortium for Pediatric & Adolescent Evidence-Based Practice (NCPAEP). Funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), the consortium was created to promote interdisciplinary evidence-based practice and collaborative research for improving child and adolescent health outcomes across the care continuum. “Despite extensive research, it takes an average of 17 years to translate research findings into practice to treat high-risk children and adolescents,” said Dean Bernadette Melnyk of ASU’s College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation. “Our vision is that evidence-based practice must be accelerated to promote the highest quality of healthcare for this vulnerable population.” See http://nursing.asu.edu/news/pr/ebpconsortium.htm. 21. AACN OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY UPDATE On March 7, staff attended the Public Health 101: Obesity in America Trends, Federal Action, State and Local Solutions briefing sponsored by the Coalition for Health Funding. Dr. Jim Marks, Senior Vice President and Director of the Health Group at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Dr. Jeff Levi, Executive Director of Trust for America’s Health, Dr. Joe Thompson, Surgeon General for the State of Arkansas, and Neil Nicoll, President and CEO of YMCA discussed future obesity trends and measures that could be taken to reverse the growing epidemic. On February 27, staff attended the House Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Subcommittee hearing with Michael Leavitt, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) questioned the Secretary about the proposed cuts to Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs. On February 27, staff attended a briefing titled the Health Care Priorities in the 110th Congress sponsored by the National Journal and Edelman Public Relations. Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee and Chairman Pete Stark (D-CA) of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee discussed their perspectives on the most urgent health care priorities in this Congress. On February 26, staff attended a meeting with the Friends of AHRQ. Dr. Carolyn Clancy, AHRQ Director, discussed the funding for the agency under the President’s FY 2008 budget. She also commented on future AHRQ initiatives such as building data capacity and infrastructure, the integration of administrative data and clinical information, and quality standards. On February 21, staff attended a briefing sponsored by the National Center for Health Statistics. The Director, Ed Sondik, updated the attendees on the status of the FY 2008 budget and discussed the implications of the FY 2007’s year-long continuing resolution. On February 21, staff attended a Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition meeting. Lisa German Foster, health staffer from Senator Reed's office, met with the group to discuss the FY 2008 Senate appropriations process and the potential funding for the Title VII Health Professions Programs and Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs given the budget’s fiscal constraints. On February 20, staff and members of the nursing community attended a meeting at the Division of Nursing to discuss FY 2008 funding for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs. On February 6, at the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA) questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Michael O. Leavitt, about the President’s recommended cuts to nursing programs. She highlighted the importance of nurses and the need for more nurse faculty. 22. OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES TO CONSIDER The 4th Annual Advanced Initiatives in Medical Simulation (AIMS) Conference and Exhibition returns to Washington, DC on May 8-9, 2007. AIMS brings together medical simulation experts to highlight the importance of medical simulation for public policymakers who are addressing issues related to patient safety, medical errors, and health care costs as well as private policymakers who are seeking successful risk management strategies, incentivizing behavior change, and ensuring high quality patient care. For complete details, see http://www.medsim.org. Sponsored by the Institute at the Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics at George Mason University, the 15th Annual Washington Health Policy Institute is scheduled for June 4-8, 2007 in Arlington, VA. Participants will learn about how policy is made, how problems drive action, the federal budget process, challenges facing the U.S. healthcare structure, how to conduct a meeting with policymakers and other key advocacy skills. See http://hpi.gmu.edu. The University of Minnesota is pleased to present "Collaborating Across Borders: An American-Canadian Dialogue on Interprofessional Health Education" on October 24-26, 2007, in Minneapolis. Together across national and health professions borders, educators and health care leaders will explore the link between interprofessional education, policy, and collaborative patient-centered practice. Those interested in presenting at this event are encouraged to submit a proposal. For details, see http://www.ipe.umn.edu. The annual Paul Ambrose Health Promotion Student Leadership Symposium will take place on June 21-24, 2007 in Washington, DC. This prestigious symposium strives to engage graduate nursing, medical, graduate physician assistant, and PharmD student leaders in building new visions and models for health professions education. The program features skills-based leadership education and training in content areas such as community organizing, project planning, policy advocacy, health literacy, and health care finance and delivery. Following the symposium, students are required to complete a health promotion/disease prevention education project in their institution or community with the help of a faculty mentor. Applications are due April 13, 2007. See http://www.atpm.org/meetings/symposium/PA_Symposium.htm. The Public Health Service Commissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement of Public Health is sponsoring Global Health Summit II: "Improving Global Health and Safety Through Diplomacy" on June 3, 2007 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH. One of the primary targets of the event will be to identify effective strategies for increasing the capacity of health professionals, as well as academia, the media, the uniformed services, legislators and other opinion makers, to contribute to the positive results of health diplomacy. See http://www.coausphsconference.org/related/globalhealthdiplomacy.cfm. If you would like to have your email removed from the distribution list, send an email to lspicer@aacn.nche.edu with the subject “UNSUBSCRIBE NEWS WATCH”. Top | News Watch Home | Media Relations | AACN Home Copyright © 2005 by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. All rights reserved.