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ANA: Standards and Advocacy for Professional Nurses

ANA: Standards and Advocacy for Professional Nurses. Cindy R. Balkstra, MS, RN, CNS-BC Vice President, Board of Directors, American Nurses Association Nebraska Nurses Association 2014 Convention October 17, 2014. Setting Standards. Advocating Together. Creating Excellence.

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ANA: Standards and Advocacy for Professional Nurses

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  1. ANA: Standards and Advocacy for Professional Nurses Cindy R. Balkstra, MS, RN, CNS-BC Vice President, Board of Directors, American Nurses Association Nebraska Nurses Association 2014 Convention October 17, 2014

  2. Setting Standards Advocating Together Creating Excellence

  3. Nebraska Nurses Leading the Way!

  4. A Unique Moment in Time

  5. IOM Report: Key Messages

  6. Nebraska Action Coalition

  7. RWJF’s Academic Progression in Nursing (APIN)

  8. Affordable Care Act Milestones “Nurses play a critical and important role in [enrollment] efforts” —Former HHS Secretary Sebelius

  9. ANA’s 2014-16 Strategic Plan

  10. 2014-16 Strategic Goals

  11. Staffing Pillar Linda Aiken,PhD, RN, FAAN, FRCN Chris McCarthy,MPH, MBA Beatrice Kalisch,PhD, RN, FAAN

  12. Work Environment Pillar Workplace violence & incivility Nurse fatigue

  13. Healthy Nurse Pillar • Health Risk Appraisal: ANAhra.org

  14. Quality and Practice Innovation Pillar ANA leaders meet with representatives from the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology

  15. Health Care Transformation Pillar

  16. CORNERSTONE DOCUMENTS PILLAR Code of Ethics A statement of the ethical obligations and duties of every nurse The profession’s non-negotiable ethical standard An expression of nursing’s own understanding of its commitment to society

  17. Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice CORNERSTONE DOCUMENTS PILLAR • Answers who, what, when, where, how and why questions • Discusses educational preparation, competence, and professional certification • Includes description of the roles of the RN and APRN

  18. Nursing’s Social Policy Statement CORNERSTONE DOCUMENTS PILLAR • Describes the role of nurses in society and their accountability to it • Provides a definition of nursing • Introduces nurses to the standards of professional practice

  19. Leadership Pillar ANA-LeadershipInstitute.org • Competency-based model • Relevant and timely content • A variety of programs to fit your schedule and needs For more information: Susan.Kushner@ana.org

  20. Scope of Practice Pillar RNs • RN Barriers to Practice Professional Issues Panel APRNs: • Veterans Health Administration • Durable medical equipment • Home health care To take action, visit: RNaction.org

  21. Professional Development • Navigate Nursing Webinars • CE Programs Upcoming Webinar: Quality— Everything is Priority: Where to Focus Nov. 19, 2014

  22. What Else is ANA Doing for Nurses? Rep. Lee Terry (NE-02) For more information: Elizabeth.Heavener@ana.org

  23. ANA: Watching the Federal Agencies To find out who ANA watches, visit: NursingWorld.org/GOVA/agencies

  24. www.RNaction.org

  25. Multi-State Divisions Midwest • Launched May 2013 • MSD Leader: Jill Kliethermes, APRN, BC, FNP (MONA) • Iowa Nurses Association • Kansas State Nurses Association • ANA-Michigan • Missouri Nurses Association • Nebraska Nurses Association • North Dakota Nurses Association

  26. More information is available on ANA’s Website: www.NursingWorld.org

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