NLN Makes an Impact on Congressional Legislation
The NLN has recently signed on to support two important bills in Congress that would help millions of Americans: the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA) Act and the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act. The MOMMA Act seeks to reduce America’s rising maternal and infant mortality rate, especially for moms and babies of color who are significantly more likely to die during or shortly after pregnancy. The MAT Act would vastly increase access to life-saving addiction medicine by eliminating a duplicative bureaucratic hurdle, known as the "x-waiver," currently blocking millions of highly-trained health professionals from prescribing buprenorphine to their patients.
NLN President & CEO Named to National Academy of Medicine Nominating Committee
NLN President and CEO Dr. Beverly Malone has been honored with the selection to serve as a member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Nominating Committee, which this year will oversee the preparation of candidate slates for both the NAM Council and the Home Secretary elections. After the nomination period closes, the Nominating Committee will develop a priority-ranked list of candidates for Home Secretary and At-large councilor for discussion with the NAM Council. Taking Council feedback into account, the Nominating Committee then prepares a provisional slate of candidates, which is presented to, and approved by, the Council. NAM Members may nominate more than one individual. Learn More
Sharing the Importance of Nursing Leadership & Our Nation's Libraries
Dr. Malone recently spoke on the Nurses & Midwives Talk podcast about her career, the importance of nursing education, and the challenges nurses face in these troubling times. She was also featured in a blog post on the National Library of Medicine's Musings from the Mezzanine about the role that libraries have played in her personal and professional lives.
Reminder: Join the 2021 National Nursing Research Roundtable
This week you can join the National Institute of Nursing Research and the Western Institute of Nursing, March 4-5, for the 2021 National Nursing Research Roundtable. The virtual meeting will focus on “Nursing Research of the Future: Using Clinical Big Data to Explore Health Inequities and Social Determinants of Health.” NLN Chair-Elect Kathleen Poindexter, NLN Board Governor Angie McNelis, and NLN Distinguished Scholar Barbara Patterson will represent the NLN at this event. Learn More
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