The National FORUM of State Nursing Workforce Centers, Inc. (The FORUM) is to collect accurate state-specific data pertaining to: Determining the capacity of Nursing Education Programs at the RN and LPN levels via their MDS for Education; Understanding the Supply of Nurses via the MDS for Supply Survey; and Identifying the Workforce Demand identified of healthcare facilities and organizations that employ nurses via the MDS for Demand. Website: https://www.nursingworkforcecenters.org/
Only CT and Vermont have entities in their states that are members of the FORUM. CT would be happy to work with MA, NH, and RI to establish a connection with an existing organization within your states undertaking data work to become a member of the Forum.
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The WHO report cites critical research and references as to why and how Simulation as well as other Virtual learning technologies can transform learning and better prepare our students to meet national competencies and successfully transition to practice thereby limiting the human capital and financial resources that our healthcare settings spend to onboard the new nurse.
Access the WHO Report at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/dfigital-education-for-building-health-workforce-capacity-978-92-4-000047-6 Preparing Nurse Faculty and Addressing the Shortage of Nurse Faculty and Clinical Preceptors.10/6/2021 This Report was prepared by the National Advisory Council on Nursing Education and Practice.
In their 17th Report to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the US Congress this past December, is meant to inform the Secretary and Congress on Policy matters arising in the administration of Title VIII Funding pertaining to nursing workforce, nursing education and nursing practice. Nursing Education is in crisis, and it will take ALL of us to stem the tide and expand our educational pipeline capacity! Report can be found at: https://oadn.org/news/nacnep-report-preparing-nurse-faculty-and-addressing-the-shortage-of-nurse-faculty-and-clinical-preceptors/ In early June of 2021, the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action took a first step towards realizing the vision outlined in the National Academy of Medicine’s (NAM) new report, The Future of Nursing 2020 – 2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity. A virtual Summit with 200 key opinion leaders, experts, and change makers across the fields of health care, nursing, business, academia, and social justice participated in the 2-day hands on event. Twenty-eight (28) teams were created to address each of the report’s 54 sub-recommendations (under its nine major recommendations), answered questions including, What multi-sector partnerships are needed to implement this recommendation? and What milestones or benchmarks will tell us we’ve succeeded?
The result was 54 Draft Action Plans, each with specific tasks, timelines, and goals, that can guide how nursing will help transform health, health care and health equity for all. Access the action plans and next steps @ https://campaignforaction.org/resources/future-of-nursing-2030-action-hub/ Resources are available for your organizations to utilize via your State Action Coalitions that undertook many initiatives related to the 2020 Future of Nursing Report published by the National Academy of Medicine. Even if your Action Coalition is not active, the national website for the Campaign still has a treasure trove of materials and toolkits refenced for your use- All free of charge.
In Connecticut, as one of the statewide initiatives via our Coalition, a 4- module online self-paced Population Health Course was created and launched. Although the activities and monies to support the Coalition have waned, The Board of the CT League for Nursing made a commitment to keep the course up and running with a major content revision and update competed in this past July. This Course can be accessed at: www.CLNOnlineEducation.com National Campaign resources can be found at: https://campaignforaction.org/resources/#p=1 Accelerating Nursing, Transforming Healthcare authored by: AONL, Johnson and Johnson and ANA10/6/2021 In the executive summary of this report, six out of eight priorities for nurse-led transformation directly correlate to the issues that you've identified in your thinktank white paper. These include:
This report provides baseline workforce data and is created in collaboration between the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers. The most recent April 2021 Survey Report can be found at WWW.journalofnursingregulation.com
The Report highlights the demographics of RNS an LPNs across the nation. As you know, data without context, benchmarking and discussion & debrief with “intimate” stakeholders may not paint an accurate picture. Although this report is a very robust reflection of employment of nurses across the country, the items included in the minimum data set for supply were created for the purposes of licensing and regulation and not truly designed to capture the nuances of an ever-changing nursing workforce. Many forecasting models used to project demand and future supply are based on employment patterns in the past. You know better than I… that this no longer holds true, Nurses do not get hired by one institution right out of school and spend their entire careers with that employer. They move constantly and cause what is now termed as “The Churn” . Researchers are still trying to get a hold of this phenomena and incorporate it into new forecasting models to better align our supply projections. Join an informative discussion on:
To register https://engage.axxess.com/HH-Staffing-Trends-2021.html Registered nurses (RNs) are critical to a functioning healthcare system. Evidence is mounting that recruitment and retention of bedside nursing staff in acute care hospitals is a challenge of increasing magnitude. Connecticut faces significant obstacles in ensuring an adequate number of highly skilled bedside nurses in an era of aging and medically complex patients.
Below are two reports sharing the challenges and recommendations for solutions to produce a robust and sustainable nursing workforce in CT! CLN CHA Report- Promoting and Empowering Bedside Nurses in CT- March 2 2020 CLN and CHA Workgroup White Paper- Promoting and Empowering Bedside Nurses March 2, 2020
Population Health in Challenging Times: Insights from Key Domains: Proceedings of a Workshop7/9/2021
by Cheryl Green, PhD, DNP, RN, LCSW, CNL, CNE, ACUE, MAC, FAPA Disparities in healthcare arise when there is an imbalance between opportunities to achieve optimal healthcare with access, education, and financial means. However, the difficult subject of health disparities in healthcare and its historical origins demonstrate that culture and race may contribute to health crises of minority groups within the United States. Educating vulnerable populations on making lifestyle modifications and reducing stress without educating healthcare professionals about increasing their awareness of hidden biases, prejudgment, and discrimination, will allow health disparities to remain. Examining and Solving Health Disparities in the United States: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a critical reference book that provides discussion on the topic of inequities in healthcare that impact health disparities and serves to increase awareness on these issues. The author particularly explores health disparities from a unifying perspective that supports the understanding of why health disparities occur and how an increase in the awareness, education, and confrontation of discriminatory acts can help make changes at the organizational and societal levels. Covering topics that include cultural clashes, equity, healthcare delivery, and healthcare accessibility, this book is essential for government officials, policymakers, medical administrators, medical professionals, medical boards and directors, researchers, academicians, and students involved in gender studies, cultural studies, social justice, socioeconomics, ethics and law, government, medicine, public health, psychology, sociology, and more. Topics Covered The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:
Globally 2020 was marked as the official Year of the Nurse and Midwife to celebrate and recognize the contributions of nurses to everyone in the world. When the coronavirus pandemic hit, it reinforced the need to further support the nursing profession across all levels.
Whether it’s a TikTok™ challenge, a dance, a heartwarming message of gratitude, or images of the nurses in your lives, consider sharing the spotlight with nurse supporters! Contest ends in May, don't miss this opportunity to show your support! CTData Collaborative
It has been over one year since the emergence of Covid-19 in Connecticut. This report provides a detailed snapshot of Covid-19 in Connecticut over the past year, including Covid-19 statistics, the economic impact on residents and businesses, progress made, and the light ahead. AANP News
AUSTIN, TEXAS (April 12, 2021) – The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) recently released findings from its 2020 National NP Sample Survey. In every state, NPs continue to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care in settings ranging from primary care clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers and nursing homes to patients’ homes through virtual visits. EYE ON THE FUTURE OF NURSING - What Lies Ahead for Nursing
Read the last of three articles exploring ways in which frontline nurses may be affected by recommendations of the forthcoming National Academy of Medicine Future of Nursing 2020-2030 study. For this third article, interviews were conducted with nurse leaders from diverse practice areas to see how their thinking about the future had shifted as 2020 drew to a close. AJN, American Journal of Nursing Death, Through a Nurse’s Eyes - A short film offering a firsthand perspective of the brutality of the pandemic inside a Covid-19 I.C.U.
As the COVID-19 pandemic has eclipsed the one year mark, the New York Times wanted to feature the day to day work of the ICU nurse; and their holistic and critical role related to patient care, nursing excellence and commitment to the profession. This is an unprecedented view into the ICU, showcasing how the nursing team leads care for our patients each and every day. and offers interviews with staff so we truly can understand the impact of this pandemic on the nurse. Click on the image below to watch video by New York Times. Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) welcomes students pursuing initial degrees in nursing to apply for a 2021 Nursing Scholarship. Scholarships available are made possible through established charitable funds. Six scholarships will be awarded to students enrolling or enrolled in an accredited college/university as full-time or part-time undergraduate students and meeting the eligibility criteria below.
Application Deadline is May 10, 2021 SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: This scholarship is open to:
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: § Must maintain a minimum of a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale For your convenience, here is a direct link to the application online: HFSC 2021 Nursing Scholarship Application. Questions? Laura Gervais Donor Database Manager Hospital for Special Care Foundation lgervais@hfsc.org Direct: 860-832-6257 The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, Inc. and the Connecticut League for Nursing, Inc. are very proud to be the catalyst for engaging the Country Duo, Brown & Gray, to write and perform a song entitled, “You Didn’t Have To” in honor of our Connecticut nurses, and nurses around our nation and the globe! Therefore, it is truly special that the Daily News in the UK agreed to premiering the video of Brown & Gray performing the song on Christmas Eve morning! The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce Inc., (CCNW) invited NursesEverywhere to support the national promotion efforts to amplify this “nursing anthem” to a fever pitch; and they created a music video…. Thank a Nurse, Wear a Mask! By clicking the image below, you will be directed to YouTube to watch their video. You may even see some Connecticut Nurses!
Funded by Fairfield University Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies Choosing the Right Path for You Congratulations on considering a graduate education! There are many options and choices for nurses when making this choice. To invest your time and money wisely, please consider the following questions/information when evaluating your options. This informational brochure was created by the Connecticut League for Nursing’s Council of Deans & Directors and the Connecticut Healthcare Educators Group to provide nurses with the best support to succeed. QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN RETURNING TO SCHOOL
Recommendation: A strong clinical foundation supports a diverse and successful nursing career. Nurses may want to practice 1-2 years before entering a graduate school program. Recommendation: Ask a nurse leader for input concerning your readiness for a graduate education. QUESTIONS ABOUT CHOOSING A PROGRAM
QUESTIONS ABOUT RETURNING TO SCHOOL
The following questions are specific to this topic and very important!
Recommendation: Nurse Practitioner placements are extremely competitive in Connecticut, so it is very important to thoroughly investigate this area. Recommendation: Reach out to graduates of the school to discuss placement details as they can offer different insights than recruiters. Recommendation: Validate and verify the school has regional and national accreditation. Recommendation: Check the CT Nursing Guide for program and accreditation details by visiting CTNursingGuide.com. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS What is the price per credit? How many classes are required per semester/term? How long are terms/semesters? What financial support is available from the school or other sources? Are there technology requirements such as hardware (computer specifications) or software requirements? What other costs are involved and how often do they need to be paid such as lab fees, e-book fees, technology fees, instate or out of state fees? What is your organization’s tuition support policy? Recommendation: Talk to current students to gather as much financial information as possible. Recommendation: Review the financial details of the program carefully and calculate costs. Sometimes a school with a higher per credit price may not cost more than other schools. Recommendation: Meet with Human Resources to discuss tuition support, available discounts, reimbursement schedules, associated work commitments, etc. (if your employer requires a work commitment, does your employer have opportunities for you to practice in this new role?)
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Follow Brown & Gray! YouTube: https://goo.gl/WKAS18 Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrwnandGray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownandgra... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownAndGray... Website: http://brownandgraymusic.com/ You Didn’t Have To Written by Kaci Brown & Sam Gray Published by Notting Hill Music (UK) Limited & Notting Dale Songs, Inc. Verse1 Here’s to the ones that’ll never take credit Here’s to the ones that won’t admit it I hope you know, we’re all thanking God for you And here’s to the ones on call all night Don’t think twice about the sacrifice Here’s to the extra mile that you take it to Here’s to the front-line warriors To being brave for all of us Chorus You didn’t have to make him laugh Or hold her hand like that You didn’t have to love but you did... just to make ‘em all feel better, yeah You didn’t have to pray all night You didn’t have to risk your life If everybody loved like you did the world would be a whole lot better You didn’t have to ... No, you didn’t have to no, no Verse2 You give it all like there ain’t much to it Fire’s all around and you walk right through it I hope you know, we’re all thanking God for you There are not enough words to say You’re a hero in every way So I raise my glass for everything that you do Here’s to the front-line warriors To being brave for all of us Bridge Thank You, Thank You Cause You didn’t have to ... Thank You, Thank You Cause You didn’t have to ... Outro Yeah, here’s to the Frontline Warriors being brave for all of us The Connecticut League for Nursing’s Council of Deans & Directors Supports that National Policy Brief and Highlights below how our Colleges and Universities can Partner with Practice Settings to Support a Robust and Safe Nursing Workforce during the COVID-9 Crisis and Aftermath. Purpose This policy brief is a collaborative effort of nursing leaders who propose & support academic/practice partnerships between health care facilities and pre-licensure registered nursing (RN) and practical/vocational nursing (PN/VN) programs across the country during the COVID-19 crisis. This is one potential model to consider. It is not mandated, rather an innovative approach to meeting academic and workforce needs. The proposed model requires cautious evaluation at the local level with a clear understanding that:
Context
Pre-licensure RN students from diploma, associate degree and baccalaureate degree nursing programs and PN/VN students from certificate nursing programs could augment and support nursing services in health care facilities. CLN’s Response: Propose that our pre-licensure nursing students and associated faculty from our Schools/Programs of Nursing augment the nursing workforce within healthcare facilities in the following areas:
Nursing students would be employed by the facility on a full- or part-time basis and work in the role of a student nurse for compensation and, in conjunction with the student’s nursing education program, would receive academic credit toward meeting clinical requirements.
CLN’s Response: Connecticut practice settings would dictate the employment relationship directly with the pre-licensure student, and the awarding of academic credit for such experiences (Capstone’s) would be decided upon by each academic institution in alignment with current University/College policies and practices. Moreover, NOT all students may choose to engage in these academic/employment opportunities as their participation is NOT mandatory. Benefits: This opportunity will not only provide much needed clinical education to assist in meeting program requirements, it is an unparalleled opportunity for nursing students to assist the nation in a time of crisis and learn the principles of population health and emergency management. This academic-practice model demonstrates that in the midst of a periling disruption in the environment, such as COVID-19, continuous innovation can occur. Policy Recommendations: 1. Health care facilities and nursing programs are encouraged to promulgate plans to take advantage of this opportunity and make every effort to reach out to eligible nursing students and inform them of the opportunity. CLN’s Response: Practice Setting will share opportunities with the CT Nurses’ Association, CT Center for Nursing Workforce & CT League for Nursing- RN Student Day Attendees if registered directly with CLN, CT Center for Nursing Workforce to promote; and via their organization’s website, social media, and other communication platforms. 2. Health care facilities and nursing programs are encouraged to collaborate to identify ways to accomplish appropriate faculty supervision of the nursing student-employee to achieve the final learning outcomes of the nursing program. For example, CLN’s Response: Options for Engagement & Collaboration:
The above examples illustrate a few ways in which the Connecticut School & Programs of Nursing can support growth and development of the incumbent:
3. Nursing program leaders/faculty are encouraged to work with health care facility representatives to align clinical skills and competencies with the nursing student-employee work role/responsibilities. CLN’s Response: CT’s Schools and Programs of Nursing utilize the Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Core Competencies (MA DOE, 2016) in their curriculum design as well as other best-practice competency models including QSEN. 4. Nursing student-employees must have planned clinical practice experiences that enable the students to attain new knowledge and demonstrate achievement of the final learning outcomes of the nursing program. CLN’s Response: The Schools and Programs of Nursing have compiled best-practices, virtual experiences, and simulation that have been distributed to all faculty to ensure that program objectives and outcomes will be met at the end of the final year of study and program completion. As Simulation is an everchanging modality for nursing education, it is imperative that Connecticut Colleges/Universities have the needed resources to ensure program excellence. Through the Healthcare Simulation Network of CT (HSNCT) supported by the Connecticut League for Nursing, leaders of the Simulation Centers can best identify and recommend the critical resources for a robust Simulated Learning experiences that will meet program outcomes at all level. 5. Nursing programs should consult with their State Board of Nursing to ensure clinical requirement regulations would be met with this opportunity and experience. CLN’s Response: Through the Council of Deans & Directors, the CT SBEN approved a motion during the March 18, 2020 Nursing Board meeting to approve the use of alternative clinical experiences for nursing students of advanced standing. 6. Nursing programs are responsible for informing nursing students of the risks and responsibilities associated with working in a healthcare facility at this time. Additionally, nursing programs are responsible for communicating with students about their rights to be protected from infection and their options for completing the clinical practice requirements of the nursing program. CLN’s Response: Schools and Program of Nursing will not be soliciting students directly to participate in these voluntary work experiences. Endorsement by National Nursing Organizations and Associations:
Planned activities for 2020-2021
The CCNW is positioned to spearhead a statewide Healthcare Workforce Demand Initiative to secure workforce data from all Connecticut practice settings, this includes:
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