NursesNOW Roundup January 2023

Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out this month’s top nursing news stories from around the globe.

Celebrating the 2023 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award Recipients
HIMSS members whose courage, curiosity and determination are helping transform the global health ecosystem have been recognized as 2023 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award Recipients.
The Changemaker in Health Awards celebrate inspirational and innovative healthcare leaders for their relentless pursuit to improve care by harnessing the power of information and technology
HIMSS-ANI Nursing Informatics Changemaker Award
Anna Schoenbaum, DNP, MS, RN-BC, FHIMSS

Nursing Informatics Bootcamp with Dr Newbold
March 10 – 11, 2023 | Chapter Event | HIMSS Central and North Florida Chapter
Intensive two-day course focused on current informatics trends and issues. It includes content for registered nurses who are interested in becoming American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) board certified informatics nurses. Other clinical professionals working in informatics may wish to take the course to become exposed to the course topics. More information here.
Follow: @HIMSS

ANA

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation’s 4 million registered nurses. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. Founded in 1896, and with members in all 50 states and U.S. territories, ANA is the strongest voice for the profession. Follow them on Twitter @ANANursingWorld

For the 21st year in a row, #nurses have earned the #1 ranking in @Gallup’s “Most Honest and Ethical Professions” poll! This is a profound honor for a profession that has shaped the development and delivery of health care in America for over a century: https://t.co/Wbd7NoLhJD pic.twitter.com/AHVG2DugdH

— American Nurses Association (@ANANursingWorld) January 10, 2023

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners

The AANP empowers all nurse practitioners (NPs) to advance quality health care through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership. AANP is a community  for NPs, NP students, and individuals or organizations interested in the NP role.  There are currently more than 109,000 members. AAP is working to improve patient care and advance NP practice. Follow them on Twitter @AANP_NEWS

Today, @PresidentAANP Dr. April Kapu attended a White House event marking the end of the X-Waiver. This change will expand access to lifesaving care for millions of people with opioid use disorder. NPs are trusted health care providers, delivering vital care nationwide. #NPsLead pic.twitter.com/8YxUh2CM6G

— AANP (@AANP_NEWS) January 24, 2023

American Organization for Nurse Leadership

As the national professional organization of more than 10,000 nurse leaders, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is the voice of nursing leadership. Previously known as the American Organization for Nurse Executives (AONE), the organization changed its name in 2019 to better align with its core mission to shape health care through innovative and expert nursing leadership and vision of nursing leadership—one voice advancing health. Follow them on Twitter @tweetAONL

AONL faculty and Leadership Lab facilitator Barbara Mackoff was recently awarded first place in the 2022 AJN Book of the Year Awards. Her book, Leadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders, was called one of the most valuable texts of 2022. Congratulations! https://t.co/SDGAWMIyy5

— AONL (@tweetAONL) January 9, 2023

National Association of Neonatal Nurses

NANN is a community of registered nursing professionals at all stages of their careers who care for newborn infants born with a variety of health challenges, including prematurity, birth defects, infection, cardiac malformations, and surgical problems. For more than 30 years, NANN has supported its members and advanced the profession by providing opportunities for members to influence care for neonates and their families, collaborate with leaders and peers in their field, and gain knowledge to improve their daily practice. Follow them on Twitter @NeonatalNurses.

The Lifetime Achievement in Neonatal Nursing Award recognizes an individual’s longstanding commitment to and profound impact on the field of neonatal nursing.
Rita Pickler was honored in 2022, calling it an honor.
Nominations are open for 2023: https://t.co/FSA8rTdavz pic.twitter.com/9PfVZm0BNw

— NANN (@NeonatalNurses) January 24, 2023

HealthcareNOW Radio’s Nurse Lauren

Nurse Lauren is HealthcareNOW Radio’s content contributor for NursesNOW. Her passion for pediatrics led her to become a newborn/infant ICU nurse at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Temple Health. Nurse Lauren, RN, is an avid gym goer and health advocate who enjoys improving the well-being of others through fitness and nutrition. She is a proud graduate of Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions (@DrexelCNHP) and Choate Rosemary Hall (@goChoate.) Check out her blog posts and Wellness Wednesday tips.