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NNF 2025 Project Grants – Applicants Needed!

American Nurse

Previous approved projects include: A community health system purchased wound care mannikins to teach EBP wound care elements to over 2500 nurses and students in the first year. Aromatherapy for residents, staff and family members at a long-term care and rehabilitation facility to reduce stress and anxiety.

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ANA-NY – President’s Message | September 2024

American Nurse

Supporting the CMS Long-term Care (LTC) Staffing Rule: The new regulations require LTC facilities have a RN on site 24/7 and establish minimum staffing levels. Improving Care for Veterans Recommendations approved focused on access to Veterans Health Services and competency in veterans’ health needs by all nurses.

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Rachael’s Reflections: A Recap on ANA Hill Day and Membership Assembly in D.C.

American Nurse

A perfect example we shared is under the current law, APRNs cannot independently prescribe diabetic shoes, resulting in delays in care and an increase in amputations for this patient population. ANA is urging Congress to ensure that vulnerable residents in LTC facilities have timely access to quality nursing care.

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ANA’s Advocacy before the August Recess – Q2 Legislative Roundup

Capitol Beat

Here is what you need to know: The House Appropriations Committee recently advanced its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS-ED) bill. Ahead of the congressional recess in August, the American Nurses Association has been hard at work advocating for the profession on Capitol Hill.

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Building a better future for all

American Nurse

“We will continue to engage with all organizations and agencies to further the co-branded ANA and American Association of Critical Care Nurses Nurse Staffing Task Force recommendations on these long-term challenges.” Public comments on the revision closed in July.

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What States Are RNs in Highest Demand?

The Gypsy Nurse

Florida Florida, known for its retirees and tourists, is also a hotspot for nurses, especially in long-term care and emergency services. nurses per 1,000 people , Florida has an average of 14,110 job openings each year. The state has about 7.61 nurses per 1,000 people and is projected to need 22,980 more RNs by 2030.

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The Road to Becoming an FNP

Minority Nurse

While a goal of 2025 has been set, this change has yet to be codified as an absolute requirement, but the day for such a requirement is fast approaching. emergency department) Skilled nursing and long-term care facilities Hospices Retail clinics (e.g.,