New Directions | November 2020 |
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A Message from the President / ED |
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While many things about our virtual annual conference were quite different this year, it was a great success. A few facts about our attendees:
- More than 300 registered
- 40 member schools
- 40 non-member schools
- 53 students
- 33 international attendees
- 13 men
- 97 first timers
We opened the conference with our annual business meeting. The live sessions included exciting and inspirational presentations by our chosen speakers, including Barb Resnick, Adriana Perez, Ann Kolanowski/Neville Strumpf, and the poster flash talks.
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Coronavirus and Older Adults |
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Is There a Safe Way to Be Home for the Holidays? |
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One of American culture’s most cherished traditions is for a mix of young and old people from different households to sit close together and share food in a poorly ventilated space without masks on for an extended period of time. It’s called Thanksgiving.
This year, the holiday season is laced with danger. Individually, Americans have been tempted over and over during the pandemic to violate public-health experts’ recommendations, whether by the celebration of a family milestone or just a drink at a bar. But the holiday season represents a different, more collective sort of temptation that’s likely stronger than any of the ones that came before it.
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Fauci Warns Americans May Have to
‘Bite the Bullet’ and Cancel Thanksgiving
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Surging coronavirus cases in many areas of the country may make it unwise to hold large family gatherings at Thanksgiving this year, particularly if elderly relatives or out-of-state travel are involved, the nation’s top infectious-disease expert told “CBS Evening News.”
“You may have to bite the bullet and sacrifice that social gathering, unless you’re pretty certain that the people that you’re dealing with are not infected,” Anthony S. Fauci said Wednesday, adding that his three children will not be coming home for Thanksgiving because his age puts him at elevated risk.
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Nursing’s Seat at the Research Roundtable |
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WHO’s Year of the Nurse and Midwife 2020 began as an unforeseen global health-care crisis quietly gained traction. With no disease-specific prevention, treatment or cure for COVID-19, public health measures and supportive care—interventions developed and delivered largely by nurses—were the first and remain the only unequivocally effective defences against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. |
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Established in 2010, Pace University College of Health Professions (CHP) offers a comprehensive range of programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels and is recognized for its innovative leadership in education, practice, scholarship, and service to improve health and the health professions. It is CHP’s goal to create innovative and complex programs that reflect the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare system. CHP’s programs are designed to prepare graduates for impactful careers in healthcare practice, health-related research, or as educators. Its graduates are equipped to work in health policy and global health fields. Always on the front line of emerging needs in healthcare, the College has introduced nine new programs in the last five years and is currently comprised of growing and important areas of study, including Nursing, Physician Assistant, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Science, Occupational Therapy and Nutrition and Dietetics. In the workforce, CHP graduates are highly regarded professionals who have a tremendously positive impact on the quality of healthcare, serving diverse patient populations in the local community, across the nation, and around the world. |
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Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Spotlight Articles |
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Lenoara Smith, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
University of Alabama, Huntsville
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According to the US Census Bureau (2019), the aging population is increasing and is now predicted to surpass the number of children in the US. Baby boomers will be older than 65 years of age by 2030, which means that 1 in 5 residents will be retirement age (US Census Bureau). Aging adults, who experience more chronic complex problems and comorbidities, report symptoms as the underlying cause of their disabilities (Patel et al., 2019). Indeed, the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC, 2019) reported that 81% of individuals over the age of 65 are currently living with multiple chronic conditions. Older adults also rank symptom relief or management as a priority for their health (Fried, et al. (2011). With this rise of the older adult population, comes an increase in the use of healthcare services, especially the 911 system and emergency department visits, increasing healthcare costs (CAPC, 2019). |
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Maureen Stabile Beck DNP, APRN, GNP-BC
Assistant Professor
UTPhysicians Center for Healthy Aging
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Osteoporosis screening rates are low and not a high priority during appointments. Patients are frequently surprised by the diagnosis as it is painless until a patient suffers a fracture. Fractures can result in chronic pain and functional decline. Patients often decline treatment due to medication side effects and forget to take daily calcium and vitamin D.
What is it?
Osteoporosis is defined as low bone mass with deteriorating structure which leads to an increased risk of fracture due to fragility (NIH). In 2020, IOF expects 47 million low bone mass cases and 14 million osteoporosis cases causing great financial burden. Almost 25% of women and 5% of men over 65 have osteoporosis
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Check Out This Great Read! |
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Nursing homes have been ground zero and the “perfect storm” for the coronavirus pandemic. Residents and staff in these facilities account for a disproportionately large share of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the United States. COVID-19 has brought into clear view many problems that have lingered under the surface for years, including low quality of care, a broken payment model, ineffective regulation, and a lack of transparency related to nursing home residents’ health outcomes and experiences. This issue brief considers how the pandemic might lead to changes in how we pay for, regulate, and deliver nursing home services. |
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Infusion Nurses Society 2021 Call for Abstracts |
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Interested in speaking at a national conference?
The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) is recognized as the global authority in infusion therapy and is dedicated to exceeding the public’s expectations of excellence by setting the standard for infusion care. INS is also dedicated to providing professional development opportunities, quality education, and advancing best practice through evidence-based practice and research.
Abstract submissions are due by January 8, 2021
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Betty Irene Moore Fellowships for Nurse Leaders and Innovators |
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The Betty Irene Moore Fellowships for Nurse Leaders and Innovators is a national program to develop the next generation of nurse leaders and innovators. The fellowship program recognizes and advances early- to mid-career nursing scholars and innovators with high potential to accelerate leadership in nursing-science research, practice, education, policy and entrepreneurship. Betty Irene Moore Nurse Fellows develop skills and confidence in leadership and innovation improving health care delivery and advancing health.
Funded by a five-year, $37.5 million award from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the three-year fellowship engages promising nurse scholars in a journey of leadership development and mentorship as they complete an innovative project or study. Each year, approximately 10 fellows are selected to receive $450,000 over three years to support their engagement, while their home institution receives $50,000 to offset costs
Applications are now open for the 2021 cohort of 10 nurse leader fellows from eligible institutions and health systems. The deadline to submit applications is 5 p.m. PST Dec. 1.
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Doctoral Study in Nursing with Focus in Adult/Older Adult Health Care |
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The Reynolds Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, in the College of Nursing at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center announces new PhD Scholarships available in 2021-2024 supporting full-time PhD study in Nursing, with a focus in adult health care and older adult health. The Scholarship offers up to three years of support, with a value of $50,000 per year for tuition and fees, conference travel, and a monthly living stipend. The PhD Program is fully online providing strong individual mentorship, with visits to campus.
For more information, visit the following website here or contact Dr. Denise Short at
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University of Maryland Post Doc Opportunity |
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The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) invites applications for postdoctoral fellowship positions in these areas of research:
- Community Engagement/Health Disparities
- Geriatrics/Gerontology
- Multiomics
- Pain and Symptom Science
Funding is provided by UMSON and/or the National Institute of Health (NIH) National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program and is a joint CTSA partnership between University of Maryland, Baltimore* and Johns Hopkins University.
*This program is a collaborative effort among University of Maryland, Baltimore Schools of Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work.
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Associate Dean, Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing |
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We are seeking a dynamic and innovative nurse educator/administrator as an Associate Dean, Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing who collaborates with and empowers faculty; fosters an environment of respect and inclusion; builds internal relationships across campus; and develops and nurtures community relationships. Competitive candidates should have a strong record of academic leadership, research funding or external funding for academic programs, and experience with program assessment and evaluation. For more information, visit https://jobs.cdrewu.edu/postings/3625
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UCLA Acute Care/Advanced Practice - Assistant Professor |
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The School of Nursing at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks applications for one full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor faculty position.
Candidates must be nurse scientists who demonstrate exceptional promise as a principal investigator with a focused research program relevant to non-communicable disease, acute or chronic health conditions; examples include acute phases of cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory disease or diabetes.
Candidates must meet the academic and scholarly credentials to qualify for a tenure-track appointment at UCLA at the Assistant rank, including an earned research doctorate (PhD in nursing or related field), a defined program of research, and evidence of teaching and service excellence. Rank and salary will be commensurate with background and experience.
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The Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Nursing offers an exciting opportunity and a competitive start-up package for an accomplished research faculty colleague at the Associate or Full Professor rank to join our Ph.D. program in beautiful Portland, Oregon. The successful candidate for this position will have an active research program, demonstrate a sustained record of research productivity, and an enthusiasm for advancing the next generation of nursing scientists. Quantitative or qualitative scientists with a research program that aligns with one of our Signature Science areas or areas essential to nursing (e.g., education or implementation science) are preferred.
For Confidential Inquiries Contact
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Say it with "Got Content"! |
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Next New Directions Content Submission Deadline:
January 2021
Deadline: December 20, 2020 (Publish January 5)
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Newsletter submissions should be sent to Laura Elphee at info@nhcgne.org with
NHCGNE New Directions Submission in the subject line.
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