NLN Look Ahead - May 3, 2021

Posted over 3 years ago by Karin Sherrill

WEEK OF MAY 3, 2021 NLN ALERTS Don't Wait! NLN Awards Nomination Deadline May 7 We are just three days away from the 2021 NLN Awards nomination deadline! What better way to celebrate National Nurses Month than be submitting a nomination to recognize yourself or someone you know for going above and beyond to make an impact on the health of their community. Take this opportunity to celebrate outstanding contributions to nursing education and in the improvement of the lives of others. Submit a Nomination Cast Your Vote in the 2021 NLN Elections Your voice is powerful, and we want to hear from you during the 2021 NLN Elections. Learn more about the candidates and cast your vote today to choose your candidates to serve on the 2021 NLN Board of Governors, Nominations Committee, and Certification Commission. Your vote will be crucial to determine the next nursing education leaders. Vote Now NLN Again Expands ACE Series with ACE+ Thanks to a new two-year grant from the Hearst Foundations to the NLN Advancing Care Excellence (ACE) for Vulnerable Populations, nurse educators will have the tools to prepare the current and future nursing workforce to provide appropriate patient-centered, culturally sensitive care to their LGBTQ+ patients. ACE+, this latest entry in the ACE series, builds on the successful model of free evidence-based, classroom-ready resources adaptable to all levels of higher education in nursing. Learn More New Nursing EDge Unscripted Podcasts Now Available Watch or listen to the new Nursing EDge Unscripted podcasts through your computer or mobile device! The latest podcast has been posted online: Unscripted Conversation Surface - Defining Moments in Teaching Part 2 Also, check out the latest posts on the Nursing EDge blog. NEWS & NOTES A Qualitative Study Describing Advanced Practice Nursing Student’s Experiences of Interprofessional Education Research Participant Recruitment: This study seeks to explore what makes interprofessional education (IPE) collaboration work well from the unique perspective of the advanced practice nursing student who is re-entering education with prior knowledge and familiarity with health care dynamics. This is for individuals with a current RN license, work experience as an RN, a student in advanced practice nursing (APN) program (Nurse Midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner), and participation with IPE. Primary investigator is Heather Siebert, Capella University. Learn More The dissemination of requests for research volunteers by the NLN is not an endorsement of the research nor of the researcher(s). Dissemination is an NLN member benefit intended to promote nursing education research that has already received approval of an Institutional Review Board (IRB). Register for the Release Webinar of The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Health Equity As we’ve seen this past year, COVID-19 has illuminated health disparities and exacerbated inequities across the U.S., and nurses, the largest and most trusted members of the health workforce, are still on the frontlines battling this pandemic. Join the webinar about the release of this important report from the National Academy of Medicine and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation scheduled for May 11 at 3 p.m. Eastern. Register Now Find Effective Mental Health Self-Care Tools During the Pandemic Check out six “Quick Videos” featuring Mental Health Self-Care Tools as well as two free, complete full webinars. Register to watch the complete webinars, or you may click on any of the Quick Videos below to watch them. The Quick Videos highlight resources available to help nurses deal with mental health challenges and the stress from COVID-19, including self-compassion techniques, building resiliency, mindfulness meditation, and suicide prevention. Learn More

CAREER CENTER Stand out from the competition with the NLN Career Center. Increase your chances of getting selected for the position you seek. Find a Job Now RESEARCH REQUESTS Submit a request today for nursing education research by faculty and students offering recruitment for an IRB-approved study. Send a Request Form

UPCOMING EVENTS 2021 NLN Awards Nomination Deadline: May 7 Check out upcoming deadlines and events with the NLN Calendar