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Congratulations to Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, PhD, RN, FAAN, for receiving The Jessie M. Scott Award, which recognizes a nurse who demonstrates the interdependent relationships among nursing education, practice, and research. This prestigious award from the American Nurses Association is given annually. Dr. Fitzpatrick is the Editor for Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, official journal of ISPN.
July 23, 2018- Today, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) commends the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Act of 2017 (H.R. 959). This action shows direct support for the fundamental connection between building the nursing workforce capacity and our nation’s health. Read more
Ukamaka Oruche, PhD, RN, FAAN, an ISPN Board member, received two appointments:
DHHS CMS Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) for a 2-year term beginning June 1, 2018. The MEDCAC advises the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on whether specific medical items and services are reasonable and necessary under Medicare law. They perform this task via a careful review and discussion of specific clinical and scientific issues in an open and public forum.
Gubernatorial appointment to Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Commission (IPAS) for 3-year term. The Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (IPAS) Commission is the governing authority of Indiana Disability Rights. The Commission is responsible for assuring adequate legal and advocacy services for the protection, promotion and empowerment of the rights and interests of individuals with disabilities throughout Indiana. The Commission provides direction and advice on Indiana Disability Rights' activities, goals, and policies. https://www.in.gov/idr/2434.htm
ISPN joined the Nursing Community Coalition in a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary expressing severe distress over the Administration’s current policy of separating children from their parents at our nation’s borders. The letter implores “the Department of Homeland Security, and the overall Administration, to protect the health and wellness of immigrant children. Read the letter here.
ISPN supports inclusion of Section 303, Allowing for More Flexibility with Respect to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders, in HR 6. Read the letter here.
Do you provide, supervise, or research psychotherapy? Provide feedback in a Needs Assessment survey here.
ISPN was one of 24 organizations noted in the UK Health Faculties’ Global Engagement report. The report highlights faculties’ international achievements in nursing, midwifery, and allied health education, and the impact they are having in the UK and partnering countries. Read the full report here.
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