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American Nurses Foundation Awards $339,000 Grant to HBCU Nursing Program to Support Education for Male Nurses of Color

Minority Nurse

The American Nurses Foundation has made a significant stride in promoting diversity in nursing education by awarding one of its prestigious nursing research grants, Diversify Nursing Research through Support of Minority Institutions.

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The Vital Role of Faith Community Nurses in Advancing Holistic and Equitable Health Care

American Nurse

APRN, FNP-BC Faith Community Nurses (FCNs), also known as Parish Nurses, are registered nurses—either active or retired—who have completed the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing program. Functioning at the intersection of healthcare and faith, FCNs identify community health needs through education, screenings, and referrals.

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Responding to the Obesity Epidemic

Daily Nurse

Thomas George, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, NASM-CPT , is a family nurse practitioner, assistant professor at Frontier Nursing University, clinic director, and obesity specialist with Wellspring Weight and Wellness , a medical startup in rural Idaho. Empathize, educate, encourage, and empower!” Listen to their stories.

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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

Two landmark reports have shaped the future of nursing leadership: the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM’s) The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN’s) The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice. See DNP program growth.) However, in 2023, U.S.

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Language Concordant Care: Utilization of Translation Services in a Rural Kansas Critical Access Hospital

American Nurse

This quality improvement project assessed the use of an electronic translation tool following the implementation of staff education and a door graphic reminder in a 25-bed critical access hospital. These findings suggest that targeted educational efforts and visual cues can enhance language concordant care in rural healthcare settings.

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Leading Powerfully to Effect Positive Change: The Transformational Power of Nurses in Challenging Times

American Nurse

Etienne, DNP, APRN, FNP, PNP, D. It involves recognizing and respecting cultural differences in communication, beliefs, and health practices, thereby promoting equity and inclusion (Campinha-Bacote, 2011). The essentials:Core competencies for professional nursing education. [link] Campinha-Bacote, J.

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Texas APRN CE Package

Registered Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Texas must complete specific continuing education (CE) requirements to maintain licensure and remain current with evolving healthcare standards. According to the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) , more than 44,000 APRNs were licensed in Texas as of 2024.