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University of Phoenix College of Nursing Faculty Leadership Selected for Prestigious Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® Program

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) recognizes the outstanding achievements and exemplary service of 33 AANP members who have been accepted into the prestigious FAANP program.

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  • The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) recognizes the outstanding achievements and exemplary service of 33 AANP members who have been accepted into the prestigious FAANP program.
  • “It is an honor to be inducted into the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners,” states Jones.
  • “The College of Nursing congratulates Dr. Sun Jones on her induction into the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners,” shares Raelene Brooks, Ph.D., RN, dean of College of Nursing at University of Phoenix.
  • In 2024, Jones was selected to co-present, alongside other leaders from the University of Phoenix College of Nursing, during a prestigious podium presentation at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Diversity Symposium.

ENA, Chamberlain University Collaborate on ED-specific Nursing Elective

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emergency Nurses Association and Adtalem Global Education have partnered to offer Chamberlain University Bachelor of Science in nursing students a free course that provides an in-depth introduction to emergency nursing.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emergency Nurses Association and Adtalem Global Education have partnered to offer Chamberlain University Bachelor of Science in nursing students a free course that provides an in-depth introduction to emergency nursing.
  • ENA and Chamberlain University partner on Introduction to Emergency Nursing class.
  • ENA and Chamberlain University collaborated to develop the 16-week Introduction to Emergency Nursing class, which provides students with unique learning experiences and allows them to explore this nursing specialty.
  • "We commend Chamberlain University for recognizing the unique needs of emergency nurses and seizing an opportunity to introduce more people to the specialty early in their careers."

University of Phoenix College of Nursing Leadership Selected for Prestigious Podium Presentation at AACN's 2024 Diversity Symposium

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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In response to this prestigious acknowledgment, Dr. Sun Jones expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "I am honored our work was chosen for the Podium Presentation at AACN's 2024 Diversity Symposium.

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  • In response to this prestigious acknowledgment, Dr. Sun Jones expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "I am honored our work was chosen for the Podium Presentation at AACN's 2024 Diversity Symposium.
  • The College of Nursing incorporates diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) into its core values and curriculum, aligning with the broader university initiatives .
  • The abstract's selection for the Podium Presentation at AACN's 2024 Diversity Symposium is a testament to the desire to advance inclusivity in the field, and we are proud to help drive positive change in nursing education."
  • The AACN 2024 Diversity Symposium, themed, “Unlocking the Power of Nursing’s PEARLS: Practice, Education, Access, Research, Leadership, and Scholarship,” aims to examine several key components impacting the nursing field.

University of Phoenix College of Nursing Leadership Highlights Successful DEIB Strategies at Annual Convention of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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The College of Nursing incorporates DEIB into its core values and curriculum, aligning with the broader university initiatives .

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  • The College of Nursing incorporates DEIB into its core values and curriculum, aligning with the broader university initiatives .
  • Reflecting on the success of the event, Brooks stated, “Our participation at the OADN Conference allowed us to showcase the impactful DEIB strategies we've implemented at the University of Phoenix.
  • Brooks is the Dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Phoenix.
  • She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Family Nurse Practitioner from Arizona State University.

Relode and epocrates Form Partnership to Reimagine Healthcare Hiring

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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In a transformative move set to redefine healthcare hiring, Relode, a leading healthcare recruitment engine with an extensive network of healthcare professionals and recruiters, is proud to announce a strategic relationship with epocrates, an athenahealth, Inc. company that delivers digital clinical decision support to over one million prescribers.

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  • In a transformative move set to redefine healthcare hiring, Relode, a leading healthcare recruitment engine with an extensive network of healthcare professionals and recruiters, is proud to announce a strategic relationship with epocrates, an athenahealth, Inc. company that delivers digital clinical decision support to over one million prescribers.
  • Relode can help to offset the impact of these staffing gaps with a proven shorter-time-to-hire process than industry averages.
  • “Our innovative partnership with epocrates streamlines the hiring process by enabling healthcare professionals to easily apply for jobs or refer peers directly from an app they already use," says Peter Clare, CEO of Relode.
  • The efficiency of this model is already being demonstrated, with over 1,000 healthcare professionals evaluating job opportunities through Relode within the first two weeks of launching the partnership.

American Nurses Foundation Launches New Campaign to Reshape Healthcare Through the Power of Nursing

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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Silver Spring, MD, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) has launched Count Me In , a national campaign with a clarion call to join nurses in reshaping health care through the power of nursing.

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  • Silver Spring, MD, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) has launched Count Me In , a national campaign with a clarion call to join nurses in reshaping health care through the power of nursing.
  • “Genuine support of this nurse-led movement is a simple and impactful way to join nurses across the country in repairing our broken health care system,” said American Nurses Foundation Executive Director Kate Judge.
  • “The Foundation is forever grateful for the generosity of our funders and their commitment to nursing,” said Judge.
  • The Reimagining Nursing Initiative is made possible through generous the generous support of the Kaiser Permanente National Community Benefit Fund at East Bay Community Foundation, AMN Healthcare, Omnicell, and the Salka Impact Fund.

NEW STUDY: U.S. Nurses Receive Only 1 Penny of Philanthropic Donations

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Nurses receive only a penny of every dollar donated to health care.

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  • Nurses receive only a penny of every dollar donated to health care.
  • Nurses are the largest group of health care professionals in the U.S. and are vital to the functioning of the health care system.
  • Yet between 2015 – 2022, though private donations to health care were substantial totaling $333.3 billion dollars, nurses received only 1% of these contributions.
  • Nurses have vast clinical knowledge and expertise, which positions them as innovators and leaders within the health care system.

The American Nurses Foundation Says Action is Still Needed to Address Serious Nursing Workforce Challenges

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Insufficient staffing was a top reason selected by nurses who have less than 10 years of experience in the profession.

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  • Insufficient staffing was a top reason selected by nurses who have less than 10 years of experience in the profession.
  • The findings in this survey call for renewed attention and continued action to address today’s challenging nursing workforce dynamics.
  • Another disturbing statistic is that younger nurses and less tenured nurses – a key demographic in shoring up the nursing pipeline – are more negatively affected by burnout, turnover and mental health challenges,” said Executive Director of the American Nurses Foundation Kate Judge.
  • The Foundation also provides resources and support through its Well-Being Initiative for all nurses as they seek to overcome the stress caused by various workforce challenges.

Canadian Nurses Foundation Announces Annual Fundraiser to Provide New Mental Health Supports and Grow Nursing Scholarship Program

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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OTTAWA, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF), a leading national charity that invests in nurses, nursing students and nursing education, will host its annual fundraiser, The Night Shift: Lighting Up the Night for Nurses on November 2, 2023 at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre. Funds raised will go towards the charity’s growing mental health programs, as well as its scholarship program which offers over 100 scholarships and bursaries to nursing students across the country each year.

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  • Funds raised will go towards the charity’s growing mental health programs, as well as its scholarship program which offers over 100 scholarships and bursaries to nursing students across the country each year.
  • “Canadian nurses have faced immense trials and challenges over the past few years that have negatively affected their psychological well-being, which also impacts the health outcomes of Canadians and our entire health care system,” said Rob Gottschalk, CEO, Canadian Nurses Foundation.
  • Most recently, CNF has partnered with the Mental Health Commission of Canada to fund programming and training to help build a well-resourced nursing community with a focus on mental health.
  • To purchase tickets for this can’t-miss event, visit cnfnightshift.ca and follow us on Facebook @cnf.fiic, Instagram @canadiannursesfoundation and X (Twitter) @theCNF using #CNFnightshift

Compass One Healthcare Launches Third Annual Socktober Campaign with New Partners and Expanded Reach

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Compass One Healthcare (Compass One), powered by Morrison Healthcare , Crothall Healthcare , and CCL Hospitality Group , have teamed up this year to promote “Socktober,” an annual campaign during which socks are collected to donate to local charities and shelters.

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  • Compass One Healthcare (Compass One), powered by Morrison Healthcare , Crothall Healthcare , and CCL Hospitality Group , have teamed up this year to promote “Socktober,” an annual campaign during which socks are collected to donate to local charities and shelters.
  • Compass One started the annual campaign in 2021 and has since helped collect more than 310,000 socks.
  • It’s the largest nursing conference in the U.S. taking place from October 12-14, during which attendees are encouraged to donate winter socks.
  • “Each pair of donated socks is a small ray of hope for those in need,” said Bobby Kutteh, Compass One’s chief executive officer.