August 19, 2010: Call for Nominations - CENTER for American Nurses --- Deadline August 24, 2010
The CENTER is currently seeking nominations for four (4) Board Positions as well as persons to be appointed to the Program & Services Advisory Council (PSAC) and Subscriber Engagement Advisory Group (SEAG). PSAC will provide oversight and coordination of the program and service development activities for the CENTER and the Institute. SEAG will craft and implement strategies to develop and grow the individual and organizational subscriber categories approved with the adoption of the CENTER's new bylaws. August 24, 2010 is the deadline for submission of nominations packets. Please click the link for additional details.
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August 19, 2010: National Federation of Nurses Launches New Website
National Federation of Nurses launches a new, more interactive website. The new design and functionality allows NFN to connect more closely with its members and provide relevant content through an up-to-date “Right Now” section. Click on the above link to see the new design and check back often for photos, resources and news items about what’s happening across the union, the nursing profession and the labor industry.
Stay tuned for more information about other ways NFN members can connect with the organization in the near future.
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August 17, 2010: Every Nurse is a Leader - Tell Us Your Story!
A committee of the Nursing 2015 project is developing a marketing campaign to share with nurses, and the people of Ohio, which demonstrates the various leadership roles nurses assume daily, and we need your help. Can you think of a time when you felt especially proud of the role you played in a situation that altered the outcome for a patient, a student, a colleague, or a community? We would love to hear your story! Click on the above link for more information.
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August 6, 2010: Ohio Nurses Association Announces Endorsed Candidates for November 2010 General Election
The ONA-PCE selects candidates based on their support of nursing and other healthcare issues. “ONA-endorsed candidates were chosen because of their support for nursing issues and their search for positive solutions for healthcare,” said Jeri Milstead RN, chair of the ONA-PCE. “We are pleased to be able to urge nurses and others to vote for them on November 2nd,” Milstead said. Click the above link for the endorsed candidate list.
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July 30, 2010: Ohio Nurses Foundation Announces $10,000 Grant to Study Cost-Effectiveness of Registered Nurse Staffing
The Ohio Nurses Foundation is accepting research proposals which investigate the relationships between RN/patient ratios and their impact on the financial outcomes of the facility. A monetary award of $10,000 for a one year period, April 1, 2011-April 1, 2012, will be awarded to the winning proposal. Applications are due by January 15, 2011. Award recipients will be notified by March 15, 2011. Click on the above link to download the criteria and application.
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Lifelong Learning: How Different Journeys Can Lead to a Single Goal
Ohio Nurses Review Vol. 85, No. 4, July/August 2010
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July 15, 2010: Has the Nursing Shortage Eased? Joint Statement from the Tri-Council for Nursing on Recent Registered Nurse Supply and Demand Projections
The downturn in the U.S. economy has led to an easing of the nursing shortage in many parts of the country, and workforce analysts have documented this shift. However, concerns have also been raised about slowing the production of RNs given the projected demand for nursing services, particularly in light of healthcare reform.
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Nursing Provisions in the Final Health Care Reform Bill
ANA has created a document which provides an overview of nursing provisions within the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148). While the media has focused predominately on some of the much-needed insurance reforms, we thought it was also important to highlight the many provisions that affect the nursing profession. Click on the above link to review the document.
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Ohio University’s Academic Outreach Initiative Offers ONA Members Access to its Online RN-to-BSN program at an Unprecedented 50% Tuition Discount
The Ohio University RN -to-BSN online program provides a flexible program for ONA members who want to advance their careers and further their education. You dedicate your life to helping others; this program is dedicated to helping you. Members: click on the above link for program details and scholarship information. Not a member? Click on "Join" above to apply.
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Workplace Violence Survey
ONA is gathering data on workplace violence incidents. Please take a moment to take this confidential survey regarding your experience with workplace violence.
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