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The American Medical Association (AMA) on May 17 filed a brief in a U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, VA reasserting the need for state regulatory boards to be the ultimate authority on professional licensure, patient safety and the practice of medicine.The brief prepared by the Litigation Center of the AMA and State Medical Societies challenges the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust enforcement action against a state licensing board for attempting to fulfill its ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing draft guidelines proposing all U.S. baby boomers get a one-time test for the hepatitis C virus. The announcement comes as the first-ever National Hepatitis Testing Day (May 19) is recognized.According to CDC, one in 30 baby boomers - the generation born from 1945-1965 - has been infected with hepatitis C, and most don't know it. Hepatitis C causes serious liver diseases including liver cancer, which is the fastest-rising cause of cancer-related ...

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) will bestow the 2012 Circle of Excellence Award on 25 nurses nationwide during the National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition May 19-24 in Orlando FL. To view a list of all 25 recipients, click here. According to AACN, the critical care nurses are receiving their awards "for achieving excellent outcomes in the care of acute and critical patients and their families." Criteria used to evaluate the Circle of Excellence Award ...

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) has opened online registration for two events, namely the 23rd International Nursing Research Congress and its first-ever Leadership Forum.The International Research Congress will held be in Brisbane, Australia, July 30-Aug. 3. Online registration is open through June 27, with an early registration discount available to attendees who register by May 23.Online registration is also open for the Leadership Forum hosted in Indianapolis Sept. ...

The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) announced its 2012-2013 board of directors, including its new president, Susan Carter, BSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA, PHN, and vice president/president-elect, Twilla Shrout, MBA, BSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA.Carter previously served ASPAN in a number of capacities, including Treasurer, Region 1 Director (Western U.S); coordinator of the 2007 National Conference Committee; and on various other committees, including Standards and Guidelines, Publications, Strategic ...

While incentives can be an effective motivator in healthcare, a new study from global consulting firm ZS Associates suggests more than 75 percent of incentives are so small or poorly communicated that they go unnoticed by providers. As a result, more than $20 billion in healthcare incentives may be wasted annually, according to the firm's research.Performance incentives (and penalties) are a widely accepted tool to achieve healthcare cost and quality goals. They are a key element in the Patient Protection ...

California Casualty announces a sweepstakes to recognize and reward America's hard-working nurses for their dedication and tireless service.Any qualified nurse currently living in the United States can enter the "Give a Nurse a Break" sweepstakes. One nurse will win the grand prize vacation for four to the world-famous "Chocolate Spa" at The Hotel Hershey in Pennsylvania. The prize includes transportation, hotel accommodations, meals for 3 days and two nights, and a full day of pampering at the Chocolate ...

In recognition of nurse educators during National Nurses Week (May 6-12), ATI Nursing Education announced the recipients of its "The Educator with the Nurse's Touch Award." The provider of online nurse education programs announced the call for nominations in March 2012.Competing among nearly 500 nominations, five nurse educators impressed judges with their integration of professional and interpersonal skills into their nursing practice and the education of students. The winners' skills include teaching in ...

The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) this week jointly released Principles of Collaborative Relationships Between Clinical Nurses and Nurse Managers.  The document is a key resource for all nurses who seek to prioritize and sustain better collaboration in their work settings, according to the nursing groups."These principles have the potential to sustain dynamic relationships between nurses, and enhance the value and contribution of both nurse ...

The Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) are partnering on a financial education program for nurses. The initiative was funded by the FINRA Investor Education Association.Through the new Nurses' Investor Education Program (NIEP), specially-trained nurse educators will provide lessons in financial planning and investing to nurses through in-person workshops in their communities. Also available is a wide range of printed material and online resources to ...

Columbia University School of Nursing has expanded its research program on antimicrobial resistance to include the entire field of infection prevention. In keeping with this expanded mission, the school also has changed the name of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance (CIRAR) to the Center for Interdisciplinary Research to Prevent Infections (CIRI).Additionally, a new NIH-funded training program, Training in Interdisciplinary Research to Prevent Infections ...

In recognition of National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and to celebrate nurses, Walden University  announces its new Nurses of the Year scholarship program. The scholarships include:Leadership Scholarships: To be awarded to nurses who are using their leadership abilities to advance the practice of nursing, augment healthcare delivery or improve patient outcomes and who want to advance their careers by enrolling in the school's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. One full-tuition ...

Capsule Tech, Inc., a provider of medical device connectivity, announced it has organized the Capsule Clinical Committee, a nursing advisory committee made up of the company's nursing team and a partner network of nursing professionals.The advisory committee will be led by Capsule's Chief Nursing Officer Susan Niemeier and will meet quarterly to share best practices. "Capsule is dedicated to creating solutions that focus on improving clinical workflows and the delivery of care to the bedside," Niemeier ...

Ancestry.com, the world's largest online family history resource, announced May 7 a collection of more than 300,000 WWII Cadet Nursing Corps Card Files is now available at www.ancestry.com/nursing. The records date between 1942 and 1948, and detail the history of the Corps, providing detailed information about Cadet Nursing Corps members while offering a glimpse into what life was like for these young women. Ancestry.com is the exclusive location to search the entire Cadet Nursing Corps ...

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius issued the following statement in honor of National Nurses Week 2012, which is May 6-12:"During National Nurses Week, we recognize the tremendous contributions that nurses make to keeping America healthy. As passionate advocates, leaders and innovators for better health, America's nurses have demonstrated their commitment to meeting the public's healthcare needs."The health initiatives called for by the new healthcare law, the Affordable Care Act, would not be possible ...