New Directions | September 2021 |
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A Message From the President |
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I am glad the Fall semester is beginning but still long for a few more vacation days (or even staycation days) to have some much-treasured personal time. On the other hand, I can’t wait for our October Leadership Conference with such noted speakers as Dr. Charlene Harrington, Dr. Elizabeth Beattie, and of course our Mary Starke Harper Awardee Dr. Linda Phillips. Please go to www.NHCGNE.org and register for the best and most reasonably price virtual conference!
Now continuing with Ashton Applewhite’s book, This Chair Rocks: A Manifest against Ageism. Chapter 4 is Health, not Youth, the Older Body. I think this is the best chapter so far and should be mandatory reading for anyone greater than fifty years of age. Now you can go to any website and find out what is recommended to stave off old age. But it is important to remember that healthy aging coexists with chronic illness and disability. It is about postponing, not preventing. This makes sense as I think about all the lotions and potions on my dresser . . . they have helped to only delay the signs of aging.
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Coronavirus and Older Adults |
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The Risk is Significant’: Delta Variant Threatens Senior Living Industry’s Covid-19 Recovery |
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Earlier this year as the first vaccines flowed into senior living communities, it seemed as though the lockdowns and restrictions of 2020 were soon to be a distant memory.
Now, a new and significantly more infectious strain of coronavirus dubbed the delta variant threatens to derail some of that progress, and the industry is monitoring the situation closely and already making some adjustments, such as reinstituting mask mandates.
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Seniors, Vaccinations and the Delta Variant — What You Need to Know |
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Two steps forward, one step back.
That’s what it feels like with the “Delta variant” that’s renewing fears among many Americans. It hasn’t helped that advice on what to do and how to cope has changed, helping to sow confusion.
But it’s important to remember the two steps forward that we’ve taken as a nation. A vaccine was developed, and tens of millions of shots have been administered. The Biden administration’s COVID-19 director, Cyrus Shahpar, said Monday that 70% of eligible adults have now been at least partly vaccinated. But this means that 30% have not. “Let’s continue working to get more eligible vaccinated!” Shahar said.
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Young, Unvaccinated, Over 50 or Just Had One Dose? You’re Most at risk from the COVID Delta Variant |
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The delta variant is the most closely watched coronavirus mutation yet and with good reason: It’s more contagious than previous variants and there’s evidence it increases the risk of hospitalization and is more resistant to vaccines.
The delta variant, first discovered in India late last year where it caused a second wave of infections and thousands of deaths, is now rapidly spreading throughout the world.
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Distinguished Educator Spotlight |
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Cheryl Lacasse, PhD, RN, AOCNS
Clinical Professor
University of Arizona
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Jeannette Kates, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, GNP-BC
Associate Professor
Thomas Jefferson University
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Kaye and James were in their early 80’s with multiple chronic illnesses and decided it was time to renew their wishes and preferences for health care. They each reviewed their detailed preferences with their primary physician and communicated this to the appropriate family members. Soon thereafter, Kaye was unexpectedly diagnosed with end stage cancer. Advanced care planning assisted both Kaye and her family to openly discuss her preferences and revisit this daily as she continued to decline after being admitted to hospice. After she died, Kaye’s family reviewed the plan several times in order to process and cope with her rapid decline in physical functioning, then cognitive and psychological functioning. The family was comforted knowing that Kaye’s wishes were honored as she died peacefully. |
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Check Out This Great Read! |
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A major review is underway to update the regulatory standards that underpin these fields of nursing for the first time in more than 15 years, but there is disagreement on the best way forward. Community and public health nursing have also moved up the political agenda as a result of new policy commitments to move care closer to home, address health inequalities and prevent disease.
However, the workforce is already stretched, with the Covid-19 pandemic introducing fresh demands. A fight is also in progress to block proposed cuts to a flagship public health nursing service that nurse leaders fear will set a dangerous precedent if it goes ahead.
Crystal Oldman, chief executive of community nursing charity the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI), said the workforce was “exhausted and really weary”. She said a particular challenge had been a rise in demand for end-of-life care in homes resulting from the Covid-19 crisis that had “never returned to the levels that they were pre-pandemic”. There was also “clearly” higher demand for complex care and a rising number of people living with long COVID. “All these things are putting more and more pressure on nursing services, and particularly the district nursing services,” she noted.
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Scholarship Opportunities |
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Graduate Gerontology Healthcare Certificate |
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The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation has a new graduate gerontology healthcare certificate available, which combines your hands-on experience with our first-class education. Learn new skills, enhance your expertise and take your career to the next level while providing seniors specialized care they deserve.
The certificate program offers a curriculum designed to enhance your skills when working with older adults, their families and/or caregivers. GHC prepares you for the future, one where it is predicted adults 65 and over will represent 20 percent of the population by 2030.
If you have questions or are interested in learning more before applying, please contact Dr. Kathryn Daniel at kdaniel@uta.edu
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Tenured Associate or Full Professor 2021-22 |
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The School of Nursing at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks applications for full-time, tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor faculty position. An Endowed or Term Chair is available.
We seek a senior nurse scholar/leader, with a funded program of research, focused on clinical or population science (e.g., a program focused on social determinants of health which can contribute to national health policy discussion). Preferred areas of scholarship include palliative care, psych-mental health or aging. Advanced practice preparation is important, but not essential.
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Candidates must meet the academic and scholarly credentials to qualify for a tenured appointment at UCLA at either the Associate or Full Professor rank, including an earned PhD in Nursing Science, a defined program of research, and evidence of teaching and service excellence. Rank and salary will be commensurate with background and experience. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2022 |
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Endowed Professor of Geriatrics/Gerontology |
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We seek a strong research leader with a powerful combination of vision, energy, and leadership who will embrace and model the patient-centric culture within UAMS.
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research, the Endowed Professor’s primary responsibility includes working with College leadership to develop the Gerontology Research Cluster for the College of Nursing. This will involve building a research portfolio for the cluster, mentoring junior faculty associated with this research focus in the College, and participating in the research vision and strategy building with other research cluster leaders in the CON to meet College and institutional research goals and metrics. The successful candidate will teach a minimum of one course per semester in the PhD program, mentor graduate students, and participate on PhD dissertation committees. Participation on other college and institutional administrative and service duties will also be expected.
For immediate consideration, please inquire with an updated copy of your CV/resume so we can discuss the position by phone. All inquiries should be sent to Eric Dickerson (ericd@kbic.com) and/or Dr. Richard Jordan (rjordan@kbic.com).
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Claire Dumke Ryberg, R.N. Presidential Endowed Chair in End-of-Life/Palliative Care |
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The University of Utah College of Nursing seeks an established, visionary nurse scholar to become the inaugural holder of the Claire Dumke Ryberg, R.N. Presidential Endowed Chair in End-of-Life/Palliative Care. This Endowed Chair will help build the pipeline of palliative care clinicians, scholars and/or researchers, as well as advance the discovery, organization, transmission, and application of knowledge and health policies to meet the unique health care needs of patients living with serious illness and/or near end of life. The Endowed Chair is a 5- year tenure-line or career-line appointment, renewable upon successful review. Academic rank and salary for this full-time, 12-month appointment will be commensurate with qualifications. |
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Special Interest Group for International Engagement and Development (SIG-IED) News |
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The NHCGNE’s Special Interest Group for International Engagement and Development (SIG-IED) has now grown to 27 members with representation from Australia, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States. At every bi-monthly meeting one or more members of the SIG-IED share their research profile with the Group over zoom.
Over the past few months the SIG-IED have been exploring the possibility of virtual faculty exchange programs between member organisations. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Canada’s University of Alberta have now commenced a program - Assoc Prof Sherry Dahlke from Alberta presented to undergraduate and graduate students at PolyU in March 2021, and has been invited to be the keynote speaker at the Pi Iota Chapter, Sigma, under the auspice of PolyU.
In March 2021 on behalf of the SIG-IED the Chair, Prof Claudia Lai, submitted a proposal to the NHCGNE Board of Directors regarding affiliate membership for individuals who are unable to join the NHCGNE because their affiliate institution is unwilling or unable to join as a member school.
Prof Deirdre Fetherstonhaugh is representing the SIG-IED at the Organising Committee of the Leadership Conference which is currently holding monthly meetings. Dr Glenna Brewster is now representing the SIG-ED on the NHCGNE Membership Committee.
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Save the Date for NHCGNE's Leadership Conference!
October 26-28, 2021
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The number of individuals in the world who are over the age of 65 is growing and is projected to double by 2050. Older adults represent 13% of the current world population. We need to work together to ensure that there are systems and workers in place to help older adults age with dignity and support. Appropriately, the curricula presented at the 2021 NHCGNE Leadership Conference on Aging will center around our theme:
Gerontological Nursing in the Year of the Nurse:
The Role of the Gerontological Nurse in the Year of the Nurse
We are hosting a "hybrid" virtual conference with some live sessions and pre-recorded breakout sessions that will be available to view at your convenience (and earn more CEUs). We know networking is important so we have allocated time for us to connect during two live sessions.
Our program features many of the familiar activities - such as the Mary Starke Harper Interview, Networking Roundtables, recognition of new Distinguished Educators in Gerontological Nursing, and an interactive Flash Talk poster session.
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Member Institutions*
- $160 until 9/23/2021
- $210 after 9/23/2021
Individual Members
- $210 until 9/23/2021
- $260 after 9/23/2021
Non Members
- $310 until 9/23/2021
- $360 after 9/23/2021
- 1 year membership for $50.00 more (must not be affiliated with a university)
Students
- $100
- 1 year membership for $50.00 more (must not be affiliated with a university)
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More then 80% of the NHCGNE Leadership Conference attendees are advanced practice nurses who hold faculty positions in top nursing schools across the world. We invite sponsors that are involved with academic nursing programs, healthcare equipment & suppliers, health - related publishers and product manufacturers, as well as consultants, to showcase their company at our Annual Leadership Conference.
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Thank You To Our Sponsors |
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Mary Starke Harper Interview |
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Emory University: Silver Sponsor |
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University of Texas - Arlington: Gold Sponsor |
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Say it with "Got Content"! |
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Next New Directions Content Submission Deadline:
September 2021
Deadline: August 20, 2020 (Publish September 5)
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NHCGNE New Directions Submission in the subject line.
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