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New RWJF/Gallup Survey Finds that Opinion Leaders Believe Nurses Should Have More Influence on Health Systems and Services

Today, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released results of a groundbreaking new opinion leader survey on nurses’ influence on health systems and services. Entitled “Nursing Leadership from Bedside to Boardroom: Opinion Leaders’ Perceptions,” the survey was conducted by Gallup on behalf of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Gallup interviewed 1,504 opinion leaders across key roles [...]

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New Tamper Resistant Prescription Pad Law

The following message from the Board of Pharmacy is intended for nurses who have prescribing authority.  However, it is also important information for non prescribing nurses to know the new prescription pad law so they know how to recognize an appropriate Rx pad and hand the prescriber what appears to be the appropriate pad.
 

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Nurses Lead Way to Innovative Care Delivery

A study conducted by Health Workforce Solutions LLC (HWS) and funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has led to 24 innovative care delivery models that are specifically nurse-driven.  The HWS white paper reports that the models are intended to serve as a starting point in the development and dissemination of innovative care delivery models.  [...]

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Nursing Commission to begin paperless licensure renewal process April 1, 2009!

The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission is moving towards a paperless system beginning April 1st, 2009, with a revised licensure renewal process. Nurses will continue to receive a courtesy renewal reminder card by mail 8-10 weeks before their birthday. Payment must be mailed back to the Nursing Commission recognizing that at least two weeks are needed to process the renewal. After receipt of payment, the Nursing Commission will update their “provider credential search” website for the individual nurse showing the license has been renewed. A paper license will NO LONGER automatically be mailed, unless specifically requested by the nurse.

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Nursing Commission Newsletter Now Online

The Nursing Commission newsletter, Winter 2009 is now available.

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As RNs Retire, Drain on Intellectual Knowledge Looms

Nursing professionals have talked a lot about the aging nursing workforce and the looming catastrophic shortage of nurses that will emerge as more baby boomers retire. At a New Jersey Association of Healthcare Recruiters (NJAHR) Executive Leadership Conference, on April 18 in Princeton, N.J., attendees learned the impending nursing shortage brings other equally critical concerns.
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Report from the 2007 National Magnet Conference

Please see the flyer for DVDs and CD-ROM containing selected special presentations from the 2007 National Magnet Conference that was held in Atlanta, GA. Additional items available at: http://www.associationarchives.com/servlet/Categories?category=Magnet

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The Value of RNs – How Can We Communicate our Economic Worth

Any discussion of economics and economic valuing in what now is a globally connected health care delivery system is daunting talk, particularly to those among us who might prefer a focus on the art and science of care giving. Yet the nursing discipline is embedded in, and central to any discussion on the economic valuing [...]

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